Helen Franklin

Helen Geneva “Susie” Franklin, age 82 of Lyman, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James B. “Jim” Franklin; her father, Horace Lee Clark; her mother, Lillie Mae Clark; her sisters, Myrna Reeves and Bobbie Marello; and her brother, Jimmy “Bo” Clark.

Helen is survived by her son, Bryan D. Franklin; and her “daughter she never had” Vicky Hickman; her grandchildren, Breanna Malley (Josh) and Ashley Hickman (Nick Hinton); her great grandchildren, Taylor Horner, Addie Shelby, Kaizleigh, and Addy and Allie Malley; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She retired from Harrison County School District and was a member of Nugent United Methodist Church since she was a small child.  She was active with St. Jude Charity and had a great love for children.

Susie never met a stranger and was a great friend to all who knew her; especially her best friend of 50 plus years, Betty Yarbrough.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, dirt track car racing, camping, fishing, cooking, swimming, and had a green thumb for gardening.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Kare-in-Home Hospice for the utmost care.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Finley Cemetery.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Helen Geneva “Susie” Franklin, age 82 of Lyman, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James B. “Jim” Franklin; her father, Horace Lee Clark; her mother, Lillie Mae Clark; her sisters, Myrna Reeves and Bobbie Marello; and her brother, Jimmy “Bo” Clark.

Helen is survived by her son, Bryan D. Franklin; and her “daughter she never had” Vicky Hickman; her grandchildren, Breanna Malley (Josh) and Ashley Hickman (Nick Hinton); her great grandchildren, Taylor Horner, Addie Shella, Kaizleigh, and Addy and Allie Malley; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She retired from Harrison County School District and was a member of Nugent United Methodist Church.  She was active with St. Jude Charity and had a great love for children.

Susie never met a stranger and was a great friend to all who knew her; especially her best friend of 50 plus years, Betty Yarbrough.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, dirt track car racing, camping, fishing, cooking, swimming, and had a green thumb for gardening.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Kare-in-Home Hospice for the utmost care.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Finley Cemetery.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.