Fannie Vestis Franklin

Posted on December 21, 2022

Fannie Vestis Franklin, 82, passed away on Dec. 18, 2022, at her home in Perry. She was born Sept. 11, 1940, in Ashe County, N.C., to James Manley Stamper and Hassie Winnie Blevins Stamper. Fannie was owner and operator of The Wagon Wheel in Perry. She loved caring for (spoiling) her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and traveling whenever she had the chance. She was lovingly known as “Granny Fran” to everyone. Fannie was preceded in death by: her husband, Brady Louie Franklin; her son, Gene Franklin; her parents, James and Hassie Stamper; two sisters, Maxine Harrington and Sophie Ward; and three brothers, Walter Earnest Stamper, Lee Vaughn Stamper and Willie Carol Stamper. She is survived by: her daughter-in-law, Lori Franklin; grandsons, Michael Franklin (Becky) and Joseph Franklin (Emily); two great grandchildren, Hayden Franklin and Bradley Franklin; sisters, Beatrice Miller, Sarah Lutts, Wilma Blevins and Linda Stamper; and her brother, Byrl Gene Stamper; as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at noon at St. John’s Christian Fellowship with Brother Cody McNeese officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 11 a.m. To noon, at the church. All arrangements are under the direction of Glad TidinGs In the Bible, “glad tidings” is frequently translated to mean “to tell good news” and “preach the gospel.” This space — made available to all local pastors and church leaders — is dedicated to messages of good news to fill readers with uplifting thoughts to carry with them throughout the week. God’s gift to the world “It came without ribbons, it came without tags, it came without packages, boxes or bags. Then the Grinch thought about something he hadn’t before…maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store…maybe Christmas, he thought… means a little bit more.” This quote from Dr. Seuss’ Christmas classic, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” raises a very good point. It’s easy to get so lost in the overwhelming commercialization of the holiday that we forget what its really about. The Grinch tried to kill Christmas. He failed. As a result, he came to understand that Christmas is about more than all the holiday trappings. Although it’s never expressed in the book, the animated cartoon or the movie, at its core, Christmas is about the greatest gift ever given to the world. The Grinch came so close to discovering that… indeed Christmas “means a anticipation for their Messiah to rescue them. This hope helped them to carry on during difficult times. Here’s what Christmas is really about…Jesus, our Emmanuel came to us in the flesh, as a baby and He dwelt among us. By James Taylor Pastor, First Methodist Church little bit more.” John 1:14, tells us “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Literally translated it means, the Lord pitched His tent among us. This is a reminder of how God was with His people in the tabernacle while they wandered in the wilderness for 40 years after leaving Egypt. Generations later, God’s people found themselves in a spiritual wilderness of empty ritual. They lived under the domination of Rome and they looked with great The Grinch came close. He knew there was more, the story went deeper than gifts from a store. As Christmas draws near, don’t miss it this year — the birth of our Saviour is the gift that we need. The hope that He offers He freely gives. Gods’ gift to the world, His very own Son. He was one small child…no ribbons or tags, no packages or bags…just a child in a manger. God’s gift, the Saviour, was born in this world. God in the flesh, a child we could hold. He had no home, except in our hearts. Give Him your life. Surrender today. That’s how you celebrate Christmas day. Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Friends may sign the online guest book at www. joepburnsfuneralhomes. com.