Ruth Franklin Gulley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ruth Franklin Gulley, 87, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Grand Bay, Al. She was born March 28, 1931 in Christiansburg, VA to John and Mary Johnson Haley. Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, a homemaker and lifelong resident of Westwego, LA. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil Pete Franklin, second husband, Dixie Gulley, five brothers, Ward, Eugene, Claude, Willard and Robert Haley,her sister, Helen Hudson all of Christiansburg, VA. Survivors include a sister, Louise Sutphin (Marshall), one brother, Sherman Haley, also of Christiansburg, VA. Her daughters, Elaine Johnson (Guy), Kathy Free, Leshia Creech (Lynn), Sheila Navo (Mark), and Melody Ramsey. Her sons, John Franklin (Joy), James Franklin (Bernadette), and Frank Franklin,special friend Brenda Burch. 24 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Jett Cemetery in Orange, TX, with Bro. John Franklin and Bro. John Mark Franklin officiating. Pallbearers; James Franklin, Jr., Adam Franklin, Chase Richmond, Curtis Richmond, Buddy Ellis, Mark Navo, and Guy Johnson. Holder-Wells Funeral Home, Moss Point, MS, is in charge of arrangements.

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Ruth Franklin Gulley

March 28, 1931 - May 10, 2018