Mrs. Pauline (Polly) Helton Franklin, 93, of Scottsboro, went to be with the lord on Sunday, November 21 after a brief illness. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 27th from 10:00 to 10:30 am, with graveside services and burial to follow at 11am at Bellview Cemetery, New Market.
Mrs. Franklin was born in Madison County, lived in New Market, Alabama and was living in Scottsboro, Alabama at the time of her death. Prior to her retirement, she worked for many years at the Huntsville Hospital Child Care Center. She was a devoted member of the Church of Christ and worshipped at the Broad Street Church of Christ in Scottsboro, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Elmer R. Franklin, and sons Jimmy R. Franklin and Jackie C. Franklin.
Survivors include her daughter Carolyn Ann Spencer (Frank) and nine grandchildren- Lillian Tripp (Stacy), Amy Franklin Wright, Richard Franklin (Rachel), Emily Arnold (James), Tricia Venable (Jason), Carsonette Baxter, Tabetha Rice (Scotty), Christy Davis (Ken), Matt Spencer (Naomi), and several great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Spry Funeral Home on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 10:00am until 10:30am. A graveside service will follow the visitation at 11:00am at Bellview Cemetery in New Market, AL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Childhaven Childrens Home in Cullman, Alabama.
