Linda Williams Franklin

Linda Darnell Williams Franklin, 61, of Martinsville, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born August 8, 1960 in Martinsville, to Bobby Williams and the late Peggy Turner Williams. She was of the Baptist faith; she loved bears, animals, nature, fishing, mystery shows, and cooking. She had been employed at McDonald’s.

Linda is survived by her husband, Sammy Franklin; daughters, Tonya Ratcliff (Teddy) and Melissa Willard (Greg); sons, Joshua Clark and Keith Clark; brother, Stanley “Pete” Williams (Lisa); niece, Staci Williams; and grandchildren, Wesley Harris, Kyle Brooks, Tamara Akers, Raine Ratcliff, Ethan Ratcliff, Cloey Ratcliff, Montana Willard, Dakota Payne and Brittney Williams.

All services will be private.

Wright Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.