Ethel Lena Franklin, 97, of Beaumont, Texas, departed this life on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holland Missionary Baptist Church with entombment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of Calvary Mortuary staff.

Ethel's love and memories will remain in the hearts of her son, Harold Edwards (Benita); seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.