Mrs. Mary "Bobbie" Stewart-Franklin

STEWART-FRANKLIN, Mrs. Mary "Bobbie"- Age 72, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at her residence in Ocala, Florida. Family hour 11 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2015 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church,1083 E. Stewart Ave., with funeral service commencing at 12 p.m. Pastor Eric Marks officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Franklin will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Mary Louise “Bobbie” Stewart-Franklin was born on February 6, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Delores Lawson-Bates and Andrew Lewis. She attend Roosevelt High School “Class of 1959,” and attended Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis majoring in Child Development. She accepted Christ at a very young age and was a faithful member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Lewis Randolph. Mary retired from Brown’s Manufacturing and later worked at the Flint Police Department for the families of murder victims. She loved to spend time with her family and friends socializing, listening to music, talking about Jesus. Mary always gave encouraging words of advice whether you wanted to hear it or not. She kept a million dollar smile on her face, appearance was everything to her; from her hair, make up, and nails, to smelling good, Mary was always on point. Mrs. Mary Louise “Bobbie” Stewart-Franklin leaves to cherish her memory: beloved husband, Mr. Curtis Franklin; 6 children, Antoine Stewart, Brian Stewart, William Stewart, Donald Washington, Sharletta Walker, all of Flint, and LaJayia (Shelby) Stewart-Frazier of Ocala, FL; 2 step-children, Taliva and Randle; grandchildren, Monquice, Kenneth, Jason, Estes, Anthony, Gaidi, Camarius, Chelbi, Dequwan, Trey, Damarius, Terrell, Antoine, Anquan, Deon, Jr., Lavelle, William, Jr & III, Ashley, Cashyra, Chandrika, Ashanti, Kiara and Qyanna; 5 Siblings, Maxine, Artisher, Al, Brazski, and Willa; special cousin, Quovita Hampton; sisters-in-law, Evelyn, Elaine, and Bernetta; brothers-in-law, James, Jerry, and Albert; a host of great grandchildren and friends including best friends, Nadine Sublett, Barbara Sublett, Jean Harris, Barbara Kemp. Mrs. Stewart-Franklin was preceded in death by her son, Deon Stewart. The family would like to express thanks for all the prayers, phone calls, visits and well wishes so deeply appreciated. Special thanks to Pastor Dilworth, the Snow Funeral Ministry family in Ocala, FL. Thanks for all acts of kindness as well as your presence today. Sincerely, the Stewart and Franklin families

Mrs. Mary "Bobbie" Stewart-Franklin

February 6, 1943 - July 30, 2015