Reubena Jeanne Franklin

Reubena Jeanne (Donovan) Franklin, aged 71, dedicated wife, mother and dear friend, passed away and is now home with those who left before her. A vibrant and strong woman, she touched all those who knew her and left a lasting impression. Mrs. Franklin was a longtime resident of Ward, and had been living near her children in Katy, Texas for the past two years. While for now she will be missed and remembered, she will rest in eternal peace. May the circle remain unbroken. In 2011, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Carles Lee Franklin; they are now once again together in the house of God. She is survived by her two sons, Andrew Lee Franklin and his wife, Deborah White of Bay City, Texas and Robert Winfield Franklin and his wife, Shawnda of Katy, Texas; her two grandchildren, Melisa Franklin and Robert Franklin, both of Houston, Texas; her sister, Patricia (Donovan) Jardine of Dothan, Alabama; and brothers, Richard Donovan and his wife, Lorraine of Huntsville, Alabama and Robert Donovan and his wife, Carlene of Washburn, Maine. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, February 9, 2014 in the chapel of Moore's Cabot Funeral Home with funeral services immediately following at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be 10 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2014 in Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery. Arrangements are by Moore's Cabot Funeral Home, (501)843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.