Laura Belle (Cartledge) Franklin

Laura Belle Cartledge Franklin transitioned to her Heavenly Home Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at her residence in Albemarle, North Carolina. She was born January 29, 1950 in McCormick, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Rufus and Cecelia Mae Cartledge Price. Our memories of Laura Belle will forever remain in our hearts and will be dearly missed. We find comfort in knowing that she now rests in the Arms of Our Lord and Savior.

She attended the public schools in McCormick, South Carolina and retired after many years of employment in the textile industry.

Laura Belle was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, McCormick. In her leisure, she enjoyed reading the Bible, interior decorating, traveling, growing fern plants, and watching sports, especially the Carolina Panthers football team.  She also found pleasure in caring for her grandchildren.

She was married to Arthur Eugene Franklin.  He and their son, Joenardo Franklin, and her brother, David Cartledge preceded her in death.

Laura Belle is survived by her daughter, Vonda L. Franklin, Albemarle, North Carolina; grandchildren: Jasmine Franklin, T’Kyle Williams, Somahje Porter and Promise Porter; great grandchildren: Prodigy Franklin and Ty’ Quariqus Williams;six sisters: Willa (Carl) Jones, Alice (Larnell) Harper, Martha (Kent) Watkins, Arnette Boddie, Elaine Prices and Yvonne Tyler; brother, Earl Rufus Price; aunt, Mary Quarles Mims, Albemarle, North  Carolina, who helped rear Laura Belle; many other relatives and friends.

“Good night dear Laura Belle, may flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.”

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