Lesley Franklin's Legacy Lives On Through Family and Faith

Lesley Alison Franklin passed away on September 14, 2026, at age 70. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the devoted mother of Sarah and Seth Franklin, and a cherished stepmother to Rich and Greg Franklin. Lesley spent many years working as a secretary for Procter & Gamble, where her reliability, kindness, and professionalism earned her respect from colleagues.

In her free time, Lesley pursued various artistic interests and had a talent for finding value in unexpected places. A born-again Christian, she dedicated her life to serving the Lord through ministry work. Her generosity, compassion, and unwavering faith touched countless lives, as evident in her support of Friendship Baptist Church's blessing box.

A visitation was held at Friendship Baptist Church on September 26, 2026, followed by a funeral service and burial at Arlington Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Lesley Franklin's Blessing Box in her honor.