Franklin, Dorothy A.

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• _FGRAVE: 26563766

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Dorothy Mitchell, 85, of Clay City, passed away at 5:58 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home.

She was born on August 16, 1935 in Clay City, the daughter of the late Albert “Duck” and Mildred (Holmes) Franklin. Dorothy married James “Cork” Mitchell on October 16, 1950 and he preceded her in death.

Dorothy enjoyed time with her family, she liked antiques, going to flea markets and yard sales and always loved attending a good auction.

She is survived by two grandchildren; James Derek (Charity) Mitchell of Clay City, Kyle Richard (Barbara) Mitchell of Ohio, a brother; Richard Earl Franklin of Odessa, Texas, four great grandchildren; Riley Melbar, Graham Mitchell, Oliver Mitchell and Theodore Mitchell and by several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by a son, James “Dickie” Mitchell, a granddaughter, Ashley Melbar and by two sisters, Wilma Laird and Mabel Sharp.

In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes, no services will be held and cremation rites have been accorded. Triplett & Neal Funeral Home in Louisville is in charge of the care and arrangements. You are invited to share your memories of Dorothy and leave a condolence at www.triplettandneal.com

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Dorothy Mitchell, 85, of Clay City, passed away at 5:58 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home.

Dorothy married Mitchell, James Corven 'Cork' on 16 Oct 1950. James (son of Mitchell, James Calvin 'Jim' and PENROD, Myrtle) was born on 19 Dec 1927 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 13 Feb 1997 in Alliance Community Hospital, Minerva, Ohio; was buried on 21 Feb 1997 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mitchell, James Richard 'Dick' was born on 21 Jan 1952; died on 18 Apr 2006; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

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Albert married HOLMES, Mildred P. in 1929. Mildred (daughter of HOLMES, Pearley and TOLLIVER, Bessie) was born on 5 Sep 1914 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Oct 2013 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Oct 2013 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 119007587
• Funeral: 22 Oct 2013, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Mildred P. Hillderbrand was born on September 5, 1914 in Clay County, IL, the daughter of Pearly Holmes and Bessie Tolliver. She married Earl Franklin and later married Leonard White, he precedes her in death. She later married Forrest "Frosty" Hillderbrand, he also precedes her in death.

Mildred volunteered at the Senior Citizens Center for many years and she participated in the Elder walks in Clay County. Mildred was a very faithful and active member in her church, both the Clay City Church of God and Flora Assembly of God. She loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

She is survived by her son, Richard (Norma) Franklin; Daughter, Dorothy (Corvin) Mitchell;daughter, Lynn (Tom) Dorman; Daughter, Tawanna White; Daughter, Karen Miller; Stepson, Dennis Hillderbrand; Stepdaughter, Joanne Rogers; 15 Grandchildren, 39 Great Grandchildren, 13 Great Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Great Grandchildren; Sister, Thelma Welty; Several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, William White, daughter, Mable Sharp, daughter, Wilma Laird, and several brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice.

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Pearley married TOLLIVER, Bessie. Bessie was born on 15 Jul 1884; died in Aug 1980 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 34489005

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