Logansport, Indiana - Shirley Franklin, 85, Logansport, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 25, 1939, in St. Charles, Virginia, Shirley was the daughter of Claude and Lela (Warwick) Dotson. In 1958, she married George "Buddy" Franklin, who preceded her in death.

Shirley was a woman of unwavering faith and a long-time member of Life Gate Church. In 2013, she retired from A. Raymond Tinnerman, where she worked for many years. Above all, Shirley cherished her role as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Spending time with her family was her greatest joy.

She is preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings, Claude "CJ" Dotson Jr., Bessie Dotson McArthur, Susan "Tootsie" Dotson Greear, Ruby Dotson Isom, Kenneth Dotson, Loretta Dotson Isom and Glen Dotson.

She is survived by her sister, Margie (John) Proffitt; her children, George (DeeDee) Franklin Jr., Sharon Bassett and Ted (Teresa) Franklin; Jackie Franklin, whom Shirley loved and guided with a mother's heart; her grandchildren, Jeremy Franklin, Tera (Cory) Furman, Courtney Franklin, Travis (Rachel) Franklin, Savanah (Andrew) Strever, Emily Myers, Alex (Larissa) Bassett, Chase (Taylor) Myers and Nick (Diana) Bassett; and eight beloved great-grandchildren, Mackin, Zigler, Luca, Kai, Conner, Eleanor, Harrison and Cooper.

A celebration of Shirley's life will be held at Kroeger-Crain Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 21, at 2 p.m., with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to the funeral. The Rev. Andy Weil will officiate.

The funeral service will be livestream broadcast at 2 p.m. Wednesday. To view, please follow the highlighted link at the top of her printed obituary published online at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com.

Shirley's legacy of love, strength and faith lives on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Kroeger-Crain Funeral & Cremation is in charge of all arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed at kroegerfuneralhome.com.