Judith Ann Shumaker Franklin died in her home on July 21, 2015 in Biloxi, MS. Peacefully in the arms of her daughter Angela, surrounded by her loving family, she was 69.
Ms. Franklin was born on March 13, 1946 in New Bethlehem, PA. to her parents, Vaida Ross Miller and Theron Oscar Shumaker.
Ms. Franklin was an outstanding woman who touched the lives of many people. A mother of 2, business owner and a homemaker.
Ms. Franklin is survived by her mother, Vaida Miller; her son, John Franklin IV (Kim), daughter Angela Ybos (Ryan) and grandchildren John Franklin V, Nick Ybos, and Krissy Ybos.
She is preceded in death by her brother Jim Shumaker and adopted father, Allen Miller.
Ms Franklin is survived by best friend Toni Davenport and siblings Janice Beckham, Susan Shumaker and Cheryl Jackson.
Also survived many whose lives she touched and impacted in a positive, loving peaceful manner.
Angels that came to her in her times of need… You know who you are.
Her doctor that helped maintain her dignity and a lady she called “friend”, Dr. Yash Bethala aka “My Dr. Beth”.
Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.