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The family of Mrs. Rita Layton Franklin. My heartfelt condolences to you on the passing of our beloved Rita Jean Layton (Griffin High School, Class of 1965). Her memory will live on in our hearts.
Prayers of comfort and peace to you and the family. Rita was a precious jewel and I will always remember the kindness she extended when we visited your home. Willie B. loved you both dearly, and I know he is looking forward to her gumbo in heaven.
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength. Sending you all love, light and healing energy.
“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies.
It brings us together again and again” Maya Angelou
Love Liana Lewis
I just want to say she will be missed dearly. I feel blessed that she has been part of the family.
We will always remember her.
My sincere condolences.
Jarrod Harvey
May the Lord keep and bless you, and everything will be alright.
Julian Harvey
Honouring the memory of a dear friend:
Rita's spirit was consistently generous, courageous, loving, positive, and loyal in her friendships and family connections.
Generous in her treatment of others, she naturally added a positive element to the people she encountered.
Rita's loving spirit is the gift she has bestowed in each of us.
Theresa Lewis
Helen Hopper
Calgary
I knew this lovely, Godly woman while we were both in bible study over the course of many years.
I will always have wonderful memories of her.
My sincere condolences to the family.
I am Hosie Layton's classmate from Griffin High.
I'd like to express my deepest sympathy to the Franklin and Layton family. I greatly appreciated being able to watch the streamed service. From all I heard -- "Well done, Rita." Gloria Armstrong Dunham
Love and sympathy to the family. Rita and I were friends and classmates in Lake Providence,LA —1965
Gloria Millikin Brown
Jesus is lord; God bless and heal the family during this homecoming and memory of Rita.
Luke 23:43
And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Dear Russ and Family,
Everyday I try to write a memory of Rita and there are too many to list. Rita was my friend, my mentor and most important she was my spiritual sister. One of my greatest memories was when I was struggling with my Faith, Rita said" Let's take a walk". So we walked across to the playground across from your house and she guided me through the Steps of Assurance. She knew the Lord and she did as He requested she brought back the Fruit. She was the best listener in the world, she would listen, never judge and then direct you to the one who was in charge.
My other great memory of Rita was her ability to open her home to you. You were always welcome at the Franklin's and you were always fed. I thought I could cook until I met Rita. She gave me her recipes and that didn't work so I had to record her. She had a heart of gold and was always there to listen. Her journey with us is over but not with Him, scripture is correct, she is definitely in Paradise. Much love Rita.
I am so sorry for your loss. Rita was an amazingly kind and Godly woman and I will dearly miss her. I loved her laugh and straightforwardness. It was always a privilege to have her ask how she could be praying for me and my family. I know that she is enjoying her eternity with her Saviour after leading a life seeking Him.
Dear Franklin family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Rita. I met and got to know Rita at Rockyview Alliance church. You could always count on Rita to be positive, straightforward, and coordinating prayer requests for others.
You are dearly missed and fondly remembered, Rita. Thank you for everything. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints - Psalm 116:15.
Love,
Abi
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the boys!!
Sheila and Dennis
Our sincere condolences to the Franklin and Layton family. Rita will truly be missed by many who knew and loved her
To the Franklin and Layton Families,
Our deepest condolences go out to you. Rita was such a loving grandmother to all her “grands.” She even extended that love to her grandchildren’s friends. Her bright smile and positive attitude will be sorely missed. May she rest in eternal peace.
Love,
The Kaddoura’s
Sorry to hear about your loss my brother. I only met on a few occasions, but knew that you had chosen wisely. Hope to chat in the near future. Be well. Clyde in Saskatoon.
Russ and family, so very sorry for your loss. We will remember Rita as a loving family member. Rita’s smile and uplifting nature will be sadly missed. Heather and I are so very blessed to have had Rita in our lives.
Keith & Heather Tillotson
My deepest condolences Rita’s family. Rita was my classmate and friend. May she Rest In Peace in heaven. She will always be remembered as a kind and loving person. God Bless!!!
Russ & Family; Our deepest condolences to all of you on the passing of Rita. May you take comfort in knowing that God has called Rita home and one day you will all be reunited.
Jack & Gerri Ashby
To the Franklin and Layton families:
Russell, Ian and Talton, we are so sorry to hear about Rita's passing. Our heart felt condolences go out to you and the families. May she rest in peace as her memories will live on.
My deepest condolences to my family during this time of bereavement. I will continue to pray for comfort and peace.
Cousin Rita was always a kind and loving soul. I thank God for her life. She is reading in peace.
To the Franklin and Layton families:
My prayers and conditions are always with you. I hope and pray God will comfort you during this time of bereavement. The class of 1965 will miss her dearly. I was hoping to see her during our next reunion. God bless and keep you all.
Rita was a student in my typing class. She was always so cheerful. My condolences to the family. May she Rest In Peace.
My condolences to you family. Rita and I were Majorettes in high school.
To the Franklin family, so sorry to hear of Rita's passing. Met Rita shortly after the family moved to Calgary. We had both enrolled our sons in a church run play school and enjoyed many days of talking, laughing and enjoying the antics of our children. As so often you lose touch with people as your children grow and family dynamics change. Through out the years whenever we met it was just like we just saw each other and could still talk and laugh together.
Sincere condolences - Sandra Bailey
May God’s peace, strength, comfort and everlasting love shower you and your family during this difficult time.
Lille Ware Hawkins & Family - Class of 65
Rita and I grew up in North Star Baptist Church in Lake Providence, LA where my father was pastor and her mother was an usher. I enjoyed her friendship until our paths separated when I went to Southern University, and a year later she went to Grambling. We connected at high school reunions or times when we were both in Lake Providence at the same time.
My condolences go out to her husband, children, siblings, grandchildren and other family members.
Elsie Scott
Our condolences, love, and prayers are extended to the family. We pray that God grants us All His Peace and we know that He is faithful.
Al & Autrolia Layton
The ones we love are never gone; they live within our hearts. Sending love and light to Russell, Ian and Talton - Andrika Layton
To my family prayers and love are being sent. From the first day we met she was more family than just marrying into the family that beautiful smile and angelic voice will always be remembered Remember the Lord is hold you every where you hurt
Love and healing prayers to the Franklin family. Rita was such a kind and beautiful soul and we had some great conversations and we enjoyed our time spent with her. Rita may you rest in eternal peace with the Lord. Love always Fiona and Del
To this dear family. My God forever keep all of you in his care. Rita was one of the fathers faithful, she was always grateful and trust in him that he would work things out. I will truly miss her.my sister in christ and my earthly sister as well. Love you Rita till we meet again Vert.
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