Mary Linda Franklin passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 23, 2017, at Monroe Memorial Gardens. Rev. Ricky Niblett will officiate. Mrs. Franklin, the daughter of the late, Charlie Gordon Whiting and Mary Ethel Mason Whiting was born February 19, 1943, in Gainesville, Georgia. Her husband, Glynn Franklin preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Greg Franklin of Flovilla, Michael (Beth) Franklin of Kennesaw and Chris (Tonya) Franklin of Culloden; and nine grandchildren. Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements.