Emogene Franklin

Emogene Franklin, 85 of Morganton, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 after a short illness. Born on March 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Oran and Julia Abernethy.

Emogene was a member of Zion Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Emogene loved camping and watching the birds and squirrels.  

Emogene is survived by her daughters, Debbie Keller (Junior), Renee Sigmon; grandchildren, Josh Keller (April), Ashley Shields (Jake), Jeff Keller, April Smith, Crystal Pyatte (Allen), Donna Wellborn (John), Bobby Brown (Angie), Wayne Franklin; special grandson, Randy Franklin (Kathy); brother, Leroy Abernathy (Henrietta); and many great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Emogene is preceded in death by her husband, Vulan Howard Franklin; daughter, Jean Brown; brothers, Bob, Jim, Jerry, Larry Abernethy; sister, Becky Bentley.

The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 2:00pm, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Keith Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.