Ms. Linda Ann Wiley

****STONES CHURCH IS HOSTING PRIVATE SERVICES ONLY FOR THE FAMILY OF MS. LINDA ANN WILEY --------------------------- ****ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO VIEW SERVICES ONLINE YOU HAVE (3) OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: 1. Go to Stone Church's website at: stoneschurch.com -Or 2. Go to YouTube -Or 3. Go to Facebook, if you have a facebook account. after logging in, type in Stones Church -Or- 4. Go To Stones Church Livestream ----------------------------------------------- *****PLEASE NOTE FOR FAMILY ATTENDING PRIVATE SERVICES: THERE WILL BE TEMPERATURE CHECKS AND MASKS ARE REQUIRED WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH. SOCIAL DISTANCING IS STILL REQUIRED**** ------------------------------------------ ***ATTN: EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS***A Drive Through Visitation will be held THURSDAY, May 27, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at our funeral home.***PLEASE NOTE FRIENDS & EXTENDED FAMILY: YOU MAY VIEW LINDA ANN WILEY DURING DRIVE THROUGH VISITATION ONLY. *****PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS****** ****DIRECTIONS FOR DRIVE THROUGH VIEWING***** ****DO NOT ENTER PARKING LOT AT DOUGLAS ENTRANCE****PLEASE TAKE NORTH STREET, make a left on Summer Street and then a left to Jefferson Street to enter in at the Jefferson Street Entrance ____________________________________________ THE OBITUARY CELEBRATING LINDA'S LIFE Linda Ann Franklin-Wiley was born to her loving parents Lawrence Lovell Franklin and Dorothy Ann Lawson- Franklin on August 12, 1952 in Cleveland Ohio. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, Great grandmother, aunt, great aunt, niece, cousin, mother-n-law, god- mother and friend. Linda was known for helping everyone she came in contact with. She was no stranger to anyone, if she had it she would give you the world. She loved her family very much she love to travel with her sister Robin “Jazzi“ Franklin. Upon leaving Benton Harbor MI, she placed her residents in Kalamazoo MI upon her arrival she worked for the Douglas Community Association, then moved on to Kalamazoo Public Schools until her retirement as a paraprofessional which speaks for itself. Linda was a home care provider for Mother Ollie. Linda loved providing a helping hand in her community. Linda was not only kind to everyone, she had a unique way about herself, she did not take no mess off of no one. She earned the nick name “Dirty Red” as a child by whoopin everyone on the block whither in sports or just a plain old butt kickin, as she grew older the name “Gansta Granny” was earned when she used that left hook to protect you. Linda was a true fan of the Dallas Cowboys and you had to give her space when they were playing, and she loved any type of hats the more unique the better. Linda knew everyone’s Birthday, anniversary, and she always scribed a beautiful note, card and letter to everyone for any occasion; words that will leave a lasting impression to those who loved her dearly. Linda accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Church of Christ, she rededicated her life at Christian Life Center newly known as Stones Church, she loved ushering and helping serve the church members. If someone said her name, she always was looking for a way to help you out whether it was thought, encouraging word or deed! She would give you her last and go without just to make sure you were ok. She was the bridge that kept the family connected from north, south east and west. She will truly and unconditionally be treasured in our hearts. Linda rose peacefully from this life in the comfort of her home on May 14th, 2021 to be with the Lord. She leaves to Cherish her legacy (1) Daughter Penny Franklin Kalamazoo, Mi, (1) Son Marcus (Michelle) Wiley Kalamazoo, Mi, Sisters Robin Franklin of Kalamazoo, Mi, Denise Hureskin (Charles) Clark of Benton Harbor, Mi, Dovie Cannon of Atlanta, Ga, Brothers Lawrence Franklin III Holland Mi, Tyrone Morris, Anthony Morris, Leonard Ford of Cleveland Ohio, Jeanette Hureskin of Flordia, Greg (Jaqueline) Hureskin of Chicago Ill, Tonya Hureskin (Eli) Wright, Romona Clark, Kelly Hureskin (Jimmy) King “ of Benton Harbor, Mi, Gwendolyn Hureskin (Willie) Mason of Baltimore MD, (9) Grandkids Pandoria Franklin, Chantantus Franklin, Tiawan Franklin, Dorleeca Franklin, DianaLynn Knight (Sam) Taylor, Dontrell Davis, Renee Davis, Dominicia Davis, Marielle Wiley, Great grandchildren, Chantantus Franklin Jr, Jordan Franklin, Honeistie Franklin, RyRy Franklin, Aquarius, Jordan, Simone Franklin-Taylor, great-great grandchild Elijah Davis, and host cousins (2) Sister-n-laws: Earline Wiley, Addie Wiley (3) Special nephews: Leon Franklin , Preston Franklin, Montine Wiley (3) Special great nephews: Demond “Money” Franklin, Jaddin Anderson, and Davarion “Mookie Dude” Franklin (4) special nieces: Qualisqua Murphy, Quatisa, Angie Franklin, Tiffany Brown, (1) Special Brother-n-Law: Preston Deloney, special nephew-n-law: Allan Murphy, special cousin: Barbara Jean Kane, Special Daughter: Angie Davis, God-Children Jermaine Hureskin, Justin Brown, Java Brown, Kelly Palmer, Miʼreya Lin Knowledge Franklin. (1) special Brother friend: Larry Davenport (6) Special sister friends: Carol Jackson, Rheba Pruitt, Sandra Reed, Trenia Cox, Jetuan Carter, Maxine Ware, Deborah Warfield, Ms. Bernidine Williams and her Honorary Stones Church Buddies Carole Miller & Pam Miller Tank, Hazel Tellis, Very Special Usher Board Team, Special neighborhood friends Julie Smith, and Ms. Maryianne Gelz. Linda is preceded in death by her (Husband) Earl Wiley, (Parents) Lawrence Lovell Franklin and Dorothy Ann Lawson Franklin, (Special Parents) Curtis (Mary) Morris (5) Brothers Lawrence (Lonnie) Franklin II, Curtis Morris II, Donell Hureskin, Floyd Love, Willie M. Love, (1) Sister Roslyn “Tiny” Hureskin, (2) Stepmothers Mary Sue Love and Sarah Lee Hurskin.

Ms. Linda Ann Wiley

August 12, 1952 - May 14, 2021