| 1. |  Franklin, Dallas Jean was born on 10 Sep 1939 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Jan 2022 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: FRAN.D004
- _FGRAVE: 235537782
- Funeral: 1 May 2022, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois
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Dallas Jean Franklin Hemphill, age 82, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, January 3, 2022, at her home.
She was born September 10, 1939, in Sailor Springs, the daughter of Roy C. and Doris E. (Hunley) Franklin. She was united in marriage to William Bill Hemphill on January 11, 1958, Flora, and together they shared 39 wedding anniversaries until his death May 18, 1997. She later remarried Clair R. Land and he preceded her in death.
Dallas loved to travel and spend time at her home in Florida. She enjoyed dancing, playing Pinochle, golfing with friends, and spending time with her family. She was strong in her faith and belief in Christ.
She is survived by three daughters: Diane Hemphill (Trudy Lambird) of Flora, Linda (Bill) Waller of Louisville, and Stacey (Jim) Earleywine of Flora; 4 grandchildren: Travis (Tyla) Knapp, Mac (Paige) Earleywine, Connor Earleywine, and Alexis Waller; 3 great-grandchildren: Adley, Jack, and Zuri, and an eagerly anticipated great-grandbaby on the way; 2 brothers: Gary Butch (Becky) Franklin of Clay City and R.C. (Joann) Franklin of Clay City; a brother-in-law: Don Cunningham of Olney; special companion: Bob Dow of Xenia; along with nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; and siblings: Floyd L. Franklin, Barbara Cunningham, and Mark B. Franklin.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Jim Earleywine officiating. Private interment will take place later in Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The preferred form of remembrance are memorial donations to either Clay County Cancer Crusaders, Clay County Hospice, Fur A Good Paws, or any charity of the donors choice and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
Dallas married Hemphill, William John 'Bill' on 11 Jan 1958 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. William (son of Hemphill, Harry and Martin, Iris) was born on 14 May 1934 in Overland, St. Louis County, Missouri; died on 18 May 1997 in Veterans Administration Medical Center, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Dallas married Land, Clair R. on 17 Dec 1999 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Clair (son of Land, Herchel D. and Daniels, Vera J.) was born on 17 Jul 1940 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 27 Aug 2008 in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 31 Aug 2008 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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1939 - 2022 (82 years)
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