Obituary


Betty Jean Franklin (Dobbs) of Cedarville, AR passed away Saturday, December 3rd, 2016. She was born March 21, 1946, in Prairie Grove to the late Arvin “Tude” and Agnes Dobbs. She was a retired librarian for Cedarville Elementary school. She was also a cheerleading coach and drove a bus for the Cedarville Schools. She was preceded in death by her brothers Bill Dobbs and Bruce Dobbs.
Betty graduated from Prairie Grove High School in 1964, went on to receive her Bachelors in Education in 1987 and a Masters in Education in 1995. She began her career at Cedarville Schools in 1980 and worked until her retirement in 2011. After retiring, she continued her love of teaching and reading by substituting whenever possible. She loved watching and supporting her family in all of their sports and achievements.
Anyone who knew Betty, knows she was an avid lover of her family, traveling here and abroad, rodeos, and any kind of remodeling. She loved to make cakes for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries or any special occasion. Betty also loved her “school family”. She had her own way of making everyone feel special. She loved to dress up whether it be Dr. Seuss, or the “Easter Bunny”, so she could read to the kids in her library and bring the story to life.
Betty loved her co-workers. She even started the tradition of the teachers serving lunch so the lunch ladies could eat together with the kids. From being active in the PTO and helping with the cookbooks, to driving her “girls” in the bus to the ballgames to cheer, there were so many things she has been a part of and contributed to. Betty was definitely one of a kind. There will never be another like her. We have been truly blessed.
She is survived by her loving husband, Carl of the home, three sons, Billy Franklin and wife Laura, Dusty Franklin and Wife Koreina, Rocky Franklin, and one daughter, Jenny Gibson and husband Clay. One brother Bobby Dobbs and wife Cindy. Nine Grandchildren and nine Great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00a.m. on December 10th at Grandview Assembly of God in Natural Dam, Arkansas.
Friends who wish to do so, may make a contribution in her memory to the Cedarville School Elementary library by sending it to Cedarville Public Schools, Po Box 97, Cedarville, AR 72932.
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Grandview Assembly of God in Natural Dam, Arkansas.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
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Tributes

We pray for the Lord's comfort at this time of your loss. May all your fond memories bring joy and peace to your hearts.
Dart & Zita Henry - Friends of the family
Betty, you were an awesome lady. This world is better because you were in it. You will be missed by all who knew & loved you!
Nancey Curtsinger Thomas - Classmate & friend
Betty was one of a kind...I remember spending time at the Franklin home some of my greatest memories as a child...Jenny Gibson and all the Franklin family my deepest condolences to u all...much luv and prayers sent...Tracy Barnes
Tracy lovelady - Friend
Thanks Betty for being such a dear friend all of these years. My thoughts and prayers are with Carl, children, grandchildren, and family. Linda P.
Linda Pendergrass - Friend/Colleague
Sorry for your loss. We will be praying for the family.
Sharon and Bobbie Workman - Friend
On Saturday we say goodbye to this incredible woman. Betty touched the lives of so many of us and will always be in our hearts. I feel honored that she called me her friend. Prayers for comfort to all the family for the difficult days ahead. May your precious memories be a comfort in the near future. Gob be with each one of you. Carrie & Lloyd Beal
Carrie Beal - Friend/Classmate
I was saddened to hear of the passing of one of the sweetest ladies I've ever known. She was a wonderfully talented as well. She helped me so much in student council and I have always appreciated it. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. She will missed but never forgotten.
Scott and Nicole Taylor - Student/friend
Betty Jean always organized and took care of our family get-togethers. She was very good at it too! I didn't get to spend very much time with her, as i live in Oklahoma, but i sure did enjoy what time i did get to spend with her. Her and my mother (her aunt) had a very unique bond. You could tell they really loved each other. Betty, you will be greatly missed by us all. We know where you are now, but your family will need everyone's prayers to get them through losing you.
Brenda Rose Hanchett - cousin
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Grandview Assembly of God in Natural Dam, Arkansas.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
information unavailable.
General

Mar 21, 1946

Dec 3, 2016

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