Edith "Edie" L. Harper Franklin

September 17, 1930 - January 27, 2016

Edith L. “Edie” Barker Harper Franklin, 85, of Rochester, Ind. and formerly Silver Lake and Akron passed at 11:20 pm, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester, Ind. She was born on Sept. 17, 1930 in Argos, Marshall County, Indiana to Irvin and Hazel (Coutler) Barker. She was married on Aug. 29, 1948 in Rochester, Indiana to Paul P.A. Harper, he preceded in 1987. She then married on Feb. 15, 1998 to George Franklin, who preceded on Nov. 23, 2015. She worked at Harvey’s Dime Store, Thermos Gas, Fashion Dress Store, Bounsall Shoes, and managed the Senior Center in Silver Lake. She was a 1948 graduated of Richland Center High School. She attended the Akron Church of God for over 60 years. She enjoyed traveling to Branson and Pigeon Forge. Survivors and place of residence: Daughter – Jeannine M. Harper – Rochester, Ind. Son – Daniel Harper – Rochester, Ind. Step Daughter – Joyce and husband David Pike - Anderson, Ind. Step Sons – Harry and wife DyAnne Franklin – Davidson, MI Mike and and Susie Franklin – Anderson, Ind. 11 Step Grandchildren 12 Step Great Grandchildren Several Nieces and Nephews Preceded in Death By: Parents, Husbands, 2 Brothers, and 2 Sisters Time and Date of Services: 11:00 am, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 Place of Services: Akron Church of God 301 S. West St. Akron, Indiana Place of Burial: Citizens Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana Visitation Hours: 10 am to 11 am, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at the Akron Church of God, Akron, Indiana Memorial Contributions to: Akron Church of God or Wee Care Ministries