Nan Hollingsworth Franklin

Nan Hollingsworth Franklin of Covington, passed away October 16, 2013, at the age of 75. Ms. Franklin was born and raised in Covington, and was the captain of her Newton High School basketball team. She never judged others, but instead she accepted them as they were. This led to her creating lifelong, loyal friendships everywhere she lived. Ms. Franklin loved her family dearly, was blessed to have a close relationship with her sisters, and was her daughters' greatest cheerleader. She was a gracious and caring lady who will be forever missed by her family and friends. Ms. Franklin was preceded in death by her son, John Robert Franklin, Jr.; parents, William Madison and Ella Mae Hollingsworth; twin sister, Annette Hollingsworth; brother, W.M. Hollingsworth; brother-in-law, Howard Mathis; and her nephew, Brian Mathis.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Shelley and Scott Hawley of Marietta, Natalie and Art Reece of Canton; former husband, Bob Franklin of Mobile, AL; grandchildren, Heather and Alex Taylor, Catherine Hawley, Taylor Hawley, Erin Hawley, Porter Hawley, Corey Reece, Madison Reece; great-grandson, Logan Taylor; sisters and brother-in-law, Bearnice Mathis, Helen and Ellis Adams, Jean Hollingsworth; nieces and nephews, Teresa and Benny Higginbotham, Lynn and Sid Lajzer; several great-nieces and great-nephews.

A Graveside Service for Ms. Franklin will be held Friday, October 18, 2013, 11:00 AM, at Lawnwood Memorial Park, in Covington, with Rev. Denise Beltzner officiating. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Thursday, October 17, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

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Visitation

OCT 17. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014

Graveside Service

OCT 18. 11:00 AM (EDT)

Lawnwood Memorial Park
1111 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014