Reva "Betty: Mae Franklin
Reva “Betty” Helms Franklin, 82, of 4955 Figsboro Road, Martinsville, VA, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Roanoke Carilion Memorial Hospital.
She was born on April 4, 1942, in Martinsville, VA, to the late Harvey Johnson Helms and Bertha Mae “Peggy” Goode, and stepfather, James Edgar Goode. She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Ray Helms and Harold Wayne Helms.
In her earlier years, she was an active member of the Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren where she taught Sunday School. Later, she became a member of the Collinsville Covenant Brethren Church.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James Elmer Franklin of Figsboro; daughter, Cathy F. Fulcher (Grady) of Figsboro; son, Duana A. Franklin (Samantha) of Martinsville; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 12:00pm, at Norris Funeral Services – Martinsville, with Pastor Roy McVey officiating. The family will accept guests one hour prior to the service. A burial will follow services at Roselawn Burial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Collinsville Covenant Brethren Church, 553 W John Redd Blvd. Collinsville, VA, 24078, in Reva’s honor.
Online condolences can be made online at www.NorrisFuneral.com. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Franklin family.