Louan Louise (Jenkinson) Franklin, 73, of Lafayette, and formerly of New Richmond, passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022, at Franciscan Health Lafayette.
She was born Sept. 8, 1948, at Brazil, Indiana, to the late Ernest Edward and Bonnie Blythe (Lord) Jenkinson.
Louan graduated from Otterbein High School in 1966. She married the love of her life, Jimmy Franklin, on May 12, 1973. She retired from material management at Purdue University, where she worked as a supervisor. She was very involved in Girl Scouts and the Special Olympics. She had a passion for reading, Jeopardy and going on vacations.
Louan is survived by two children, Tammi Louan and James Clayton Franklin; six grandchildren, Robbie Soulliere IV, Zachary Hailey, Makaid Fisher, Zachary Franklin, Michayla Franklin and Kalishia Franklin; seven siblings, Ernysta E. Flynn, Ernest E. Jenkinson, Theern T. Veach, Deena D. Graves, Danell D. Rossi, Clayton K. Jenkinson and Mark M. Jenkinson; and many nieces and nephews.
Louan was preceded in death by her husband; grandson Brandon Hailey; niece Blair Rossi; four siblings, Bonnie B. Bisner, Nona N. Huff, Arlo A. Jenkinson and Jonathon J. Jenkinson; and her cockatoo, Dandy Franklin.
A celebration will be held at a later date. Sanders Shoemaker Funeral Care is entrusted with care.
Share memories and condolences online at sandersfuneralcare.com.
