Glenda Davis Franklin

Glenda Davis Franklin, 82, of Albany Georgia, passed away July 5, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Glenda was born to Glynn and Doris Davis in Ft. Rucker Alabama. During her childhood she and her family lived in Brunswick, Alma, and Hazelhurst, Georgia. Her family moved to Swainsboro, Georgia, in 1956, where she graduated from Swainsboro High School in 1961. She met Tommy L. Franklin at The Record Hop in Swainsboro, and they married on June 18, 1961. Their family grew to four with the birth of their two sons Mark and Keith.

The Franklin family moved to Albany, Georgia, in 1967. Glenda was a homemaker, mother, and wife, who also worked outside the home. She was employed by MacGregor Golf Company as an administrative assistant for 13 years, retiring later as an agent for American General Insurance Company.

She was a self-taught artist, using her talent in service to her community as well as creating beautiful pieces of art that she gifted to her family and friends. Glenda painted many pumpkins and gourds for Mark’s Melon Patch during the fall season, something she loved doing so much. Everyone loved her beautiful work, which she signed WoolyBee🐝.

She was a devoted member of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church and served the church as Head of the Altar Guild for many years.

The family wishes to express its deep gratitude to Glenda’s Phoebe Hospice nurses, Kristin Harrell and Samantha Brown, and caregivers Shay Washington, Valorie Pickett, Veronica Fudge, Jocelyn Moment, and Sheila Smith. Their love and attention was a blessing.

Glenda was preceded in death by her husband Tommy, son Keith Franklin, nephew Dave Sconyers, and brother-in-law Cecil Collins. We would be remiss if we didn’t mention her beloved furbaby Pumpkin who was with her for the past 16 years until Pumpkin’s death in 2025.

Survivors include her son Mark (Nancy) Franklin; her grandchildren Matthew Franklin (Shannon), Meagan Edwards (Josh), and Caden Bendzen; and four great-grandchildren: Gatlin Franklin, Hattie Franklin, Olivia Edwards, and Lucas Edwards. Glenda is also survived by her sisters Ann Sconyers (David), Sharon Wilson (Donny), and Debbie Collins, and sister in law Louise Veal (Edward) of Deep Step, GA.

The family will receive friends prior to the service at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with the service immediately following at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Glenda has requested that donations be made to either St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Glenda's service will be live streamed on the website of stpatricksalbany.org just click on services tab to view the service on You Tube.