Jewel Mae Franklin

Birth date: Apr 18, 1921 Death date: Apr 11, 2020

Bridgett Luguja

291w ago

Modea, I have so many memories to share... you loved me as one of your own grandchildren. You would pick me up from school with Kendra, when my parents were getting off late from work. I spent so many nights at You & Granddaddy’s house it wasn’t funny. I can remember like yesterday, how I would fuss, because you always made me eat out of the little brown wooden bowl when the other kids would get the larger bowls, but you taught me not to be wasteful & to only get what I would eat...because the day you let me have my way, I sat at that table & it felt like for hours finishing my food, because you would not allow me to leave until I finished that food you had prepared. I found myself doing the same thing to my children, so thank you Modea! There are so many fond memories that I have, and each one had a lesson, even if it was to simply take my time while chewing my food, and not talking while eating. You taught me patience, not to be wasteful, and to be considerate, & respectful of others, as a very young child. You stepped in and took on that the role of a Grandmother for Weeks Street in Lilbourn MO ~ so that ole saying, “ it takes a village to raise a kid”...you never mind putting in the work for all of the children. Thank you Modea, I truly love & appreciate that about you. May your sweet beautiful spirit rest in heaven.

Love Your Granddaughter,

Bridgett Moore -Luguja

Dollie Metts

291w ago

in honor of Jewel.

A large, lit white candle with a subtle wax drip on a beige background, accompanied by a white and pink paper flower on the right side.

Tiajewel

291w ago

April 16, 2020

Good afternoon, Dollie

I pray that you are doing well in view of the circumstances. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Mrs. Franklin was a pillar in our community and a very much respected role model mother. She and Mr. Franklin raised six beautiful and intelligent girls (matured ladies 😄).
I admire and honor them for all of their contributions to the community. For that reason, l take the liberty to speak on behalf of the entire North Lilbourn project and say that we are eternally grateful and blessed that all of you shared your parents with us. I believe that l am a much better person today because of Mrs. Franklin as well as Mr. Franklin. I pray that doing this time of bereavement, God will give you, Dorothy, Barbara, and Brenda the strength, comfort, and understanding to know that she lived a long, good, and productive life and was a blessing to all.
Now, the time has come for her to go and enjoy her heavenly home. She will never be forgotten. With sincere and heartfelt sympathy, l pray that God continues to bless all of you. Please share my deepest sympathy with Dorothy, Barbara, Brenda, and the rest of the family. I will not be able to attend Mrs. Franklin ‘s home going celebration; however, please know that all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Much love, Charles (Flap)

Tiajewel

291w ago

TO: Deaconess Barbara Ross and Family

Dearest Barbara, Roosevelt, Chantal, Roy, Chrys, Chuck, Robert, Joi, Jewel, Dollie and Family:

We were saddened to hear of the passing of your mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mrs. Jewel Franklin. We extend to you and your family our heartfelt condolences. We love you and are praying earnestly for you and your family. We trust and expect the Lord to comfort and uphold you during this season. She will be greatly missed.

Even though we have endured similar experiences, there is no way we can say that we fully comprehend what you are feeling at this time. However, we want you to know that we care deeply. We are praying to the One who does know exactly how you feel, precisely what you need and is perfect in His ministry especially in times like these. He loves you and understands everything that you are going through. We remind you to cling to Him in faith like never before.

As you already know, life with Christ beyond death is our eternal inheritance and He is our unshakeable anchor especially now. It is our sincere desire that even through this, as painful as it is, that God’s still, small voice and His loving message of hope will be heard and received deep within your hearts.

In a similar situation, Jesus spoke the following words to a woman in the Bible whose only brother had died: “I am the resurrection and the life; he that believes in Me, though he may die, yet shall he live.” (John 11:25)

This is still true today. Rest in knowing that you will see and be joined with your loved one again. Until then, we encourage you to live in the strength of the legacy she left you, the covenant wealth of your family, the power and richness of His word, the unsurpassable love of Christ, the wisdom of the Holy Spirit and the comfort of your Metro and extended family members.

Grace and Peace,

Bishop Raphael and Pastor Brenda Green
and the
Metro Christian Worship Center Church Family

Tiajewel

291w ago

Jewel Mae Compton Franklin was born on April 18, 1921 in England, Arkansas to the union of Rosie Lee Brown and Josiah (Joe) Compton. She was the second oldest of four children born to Rosie and Josiah. Jewel Mae was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Nelson and James; and one sister, Ruthie Lee. After the death of Rosie Lee; Josiah (Joe) married Leona Sanford. To this union Jewel Mae’s five other siblings were born. Armeka, Birdie Mae, Inez, Joe, Jr. and David all preceded her in death.
Jewel Mae was united in marriage to Robert Lincoln Franklin in December 1938. To this union seven children were born. R. L. (deceased at birth), Dollie, Robert, Jr., Dorothy, Barbara, Teretha, Sundria and Brenda. Her husband Robert (Jab) Franklin, her son, Robert, Jr., and her daughters; Teretha and Sundria all preceded in death.
She received her education in the Lambertsville, AR school system. She also obtained her GED through correspondence courses while raising her seven children and two grandchildren (Lana and LaMont).
Jewel Mae was an avid Christian Worker once she accepted Christ and was baptized. She began her Christian service at St. Mark Baptist Church and later Sunrise Missionary Baptist Church. She became a Mother of the Church and taught Sunday School at both St. Mark and Sunrise Churches. They moved to Lilbourn, Missouri in 1960 where she and Robert took the family to Howardville Baptist Church.
Upon the Franklin's arrival in Missouri, they moved into North Lilbourn community. Miss Jewel, or Mrs. Franklin as she became known, started to do what she could to settle her family in. Shortly after the children started to attend Lilbourn Elementary and Lilbourn East High at Howardville, Missouri.
She worked tireless to get Student Aid, Defense Loans, and College Scholarships to assure their children had an opportunity to get beyond High School. She taught her children Godly principles and as much as possible made sure they followed them. Good seeds were planted and she watered and nurtured through care and much prayer.
After years of hard work in Arkansas and rural Missouri she was blessed with a job as Head Cook for North Lilbourn Head Start for several years. She retired from University of Missouri as a Nutritionist Assistant. After retirement she spent many years assisting other elderly neighbors and church friends.
Upon Robert’s and Jewel’s moving to St. Louis in the year 2000; they joined Prince of Peace Church under the leadership of Pastor W. E. Kilpatrick. She was “life member” of the Missions Ministry. Jewel attended faithfully until her health failed.
Jewel leaves to cherish her memory (4) daughters: Dollie, Dorothy, Barbara (Roosevelt) and Brenda (Edwin); (13) grandchildren: Chuck,Tia, Lana, Robert, Artondria, Chantal, Saunjina, Compton LaMont, Chrystal, Terrance, Raishonda, Kendra and Miles; (26) great grand and (22) great great grands.