Mrs. Oleda Franklin - RIP

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 11 Nov 2020 10:56 am

Sincere condolences to Paul, as well as Theresa and Gergg Galbraith.

Ronnie Parker · Post by **Ronnie Parker** » 11 Nov 2020 6:44 pm

Nicest lady I ever met. Mrs Franklin never failed to chat with me at different Steel Guitar shows .. My condolences to the family!

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 12 Nov 2020 2:38 am

One of the most sweetest ladies I have ever met, Prayers for all the Franklins....

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 12 Nov 2020 8:40 am

Condolences to the entire Franklin family!

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 12 Nov 2020 10:47 am

It’s so unsettling to hear the news of Mrs. Franklin’s passing.
What a difficult time this must have been - and continues to be - for the Franklin Family.
You are in our hearts and prayers as you celebrate the life of your mother, wife, sister, grandmother, aunt ... and the legacy she leaves you all.
Donna & Tommy Dodd

Jim Fogle · Post by **Jim Fogle** » 12 Nov 2020 11:46 am

My condolences to Paul Sr., Jr. and the rest of the Franklin family. Also, condolences to Mrs. Franklin's many friends.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 12 Nov 2020 1:19 pm

I only had a few, brief conversations with Mrs. Franklin, at the NTSGA Super Jams I've attended. She was gentle and genteel, and very nice to be around. I send my deepest condolences to Paul, Paul Jr., Theresa, and the entire Franklin family.

Don Hemmer · Post by **Don Hemmer** » 13 Nov 2020 6:18 pm

My condolences to the Franklin family.
Mrs Franklin was a very special lady
and will be dearly missed.

Tony Rankin · Post by **Tony Rankin** » 16 Nov 2020 6:14 pm

We are saddened to hear this. Mrs Franklin was always so kind to my wife and I. She was a really special person. May God bless and comfort the Franklin family.

Franklin · Post by **Franklin** » 22 Nov 2020 2:27 pm

Hi everyone, Paul Franklin here. I am sitting with my father, Paul Franklin Sr. After reading everyones messages. Dad, my siblings, and I want to say we deeply appreciated every word. She was as kind and loving as your words describe her. Mom and Dad cherished the years they spent making friends with each one of you at Scotty's steel shows. Not having his life partner by his side has left an emptiness in his soul. We are really missing her...Hearing what an impact and how well she was loved in the community is very comforting.
Much Love,
Paul Sr. and family

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 22 Nov 2020 5:59 pm

Sorry very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Franklin. She was a sweet and kind lady. Prayers for Mr. Franklin and this fine family.

Andy DePaule · Post by **Andy DePaule** » 24 Nov 2020 11:01 am

My condolences to the Franklin family.
Though I've never had the pleasure of meeting any of them, we have all benefited from what they have given to this steel guitar community.

Mike Holder · Post by **Mike Holder** » 4 Dec 2020 10:14 am

Deepest sympathies to the Franklin family. I have been welcomed into their humble home many times seated at the kitchen table listening to Paul Sr. telling stories and Oleda confirming or correcting them. Their friendship was greatly appreciated and their love for one another was a treasure to witness. She’s gone to Glory! R.I.P.

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 4 Dec 2020 5:54 pm

Miss Oleda was one of the sweetest people you'd ever want to meet.

Condolences to the family.

Love
SH

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 5 Dec 2020 11:16 am

I just read this post... my belated prayers and sympathies go out to all Miss Oleda's family and friends.

Chris "Tiny" Olson

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 6 Dec 2020 4:53 pm

Haven't been on the gone home section of late. I just seen this. Prayers for Paul and family.

Susan Alcorn (deceased) · Post by **Susan Alcorn (deceased)** » 7 Dec 2020 11:08 am

It is hard to lose a parent. My sadness, sympathy, and condolences to Paul and the entire Franklin family.

John Neff · Post by **John Neff** » 7 Dec 2020 12:16 pm

Condolences and peace to the Franklin family.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 8 Dec 2020 4:13 am

Peace and Prayers to the Franklin family.

Bruce Heffner · Post by **Bruce Heffner** » 10 Dec 2020 1:41 pm

My memory of Mrs. Franklin was the year Paul was inducted to the HOF, as my late wife Lily and I were boarding the main elevator headed for the revolving restaurant, Mrs. Franklin and Paul's sister were exiting. Mrs. Franklin had some of the best looking home garden fresh tomatoes in her hands. My remark was "hello my do those tomatoes look really good". She responded by handing us 2 of them which were soon eaten in our salads that night. She was so kind to provide random strangers with a treat. If only more people were like her. God Bless her!

Mike Cass · Post by **Mike Cass** » 10 Dec 2020 9:39 pm

Paul and family,

Like 'ol Tiny, I'm just now hearing the sad news of your Mothers passing.
Oleda and your Dad as well have been like family to those of us here who are transplanted.
Always positive and encouraging, and understanding of the nature of Nashville.
One of my favorite memories of your Mom was some years back at the Franklin Family Reunion in Lawrenceburg, Tn. Brian and I were there playing(one of his first road jobs)and she was so proud of him.
I will miss her, her cheer and spirit of generosity.

My thoughts and prayers to you, your Dad and the whole family.

MC

Adair Torres · Post by **Adair Torres** » 16 Dec 2020 7:09 am

So Sorry for your loss Paul, May She rest In Peace in the arms of God..

Adair Torres

Bobby D. Jones · Post by **Bobby D. Jones** » 21 Dec 2020 11:11 pm

Condolences and Prayers for the Franklin Family.

Benton Allen · Post by **Benton Allen** » 22 Dec 2020 2:26 pm

I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Franklin's passing. She was a peach. May the Lord bless and keep the Franklin family during this stressful period.

Franklin · Post by **Franklin** » 15 Mar 2021 11:10 am

We thank everyone for sending love to Mom, Dad, and the whole family. We are moved beyond words! Much love to you all.
Paul Franklin

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