Virgie Oneta Williams Franklin

Virgie Oneta Williams Franklin, 91, of Cedar Park, Texas, passed away on August 3, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Burial will follow at Hope Lutheran Cemetery in Buckholts, Texas. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home. Virgie was born on August 11, 1934, in Milano, Texas, to Charles Truman Williams and Vera Oneta Morgan. As the oldest of eleven children, she carried fond memories of her childhood in "the country" throughout her life before her family moved to Houston. In 1952, Virgie began her career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. That same year, she married James Edward Franklin. In 1957, Virgie and James welcomed their only child, James Edward Franklin II, affectionately known as Jimmy. In 1960, the family moved to Fort Worth, where Virgie and James enjoyed many happy years together. They later owned and operated a printing business in Arlington, building both a successful business and a life centered on family. Virgie and James shared fifty-three wonderful years of marriage before his passing. When Jimmy married Cynthia Southern Franklin in 1981, Virgie welcomed her into the family with open arms. Their relationship quickly grew into one of mother and daughter, a bond they cherished throughout the years. Virgie had a lifelong passion for art and devoted herself to painting. Through years of practice and instruction, she became a gifted artist whose beautiful works will remain treasured family heirlooms for generations to come. In 1997, Virgie's granddaughter, Christina, was born and became the joy of her life. Within a year, Virgie and James moved to Georgetown so they could be closer to her. She treasured every opportunity to spend time with her family and especially enjoyed celebrating birthdays, holidays, and the many special moments they shared together. She is survived by her son, James Edward Franklin II; her daughter-in-law, Cynthia Southern Franklin; her granddaughter, Christina Morgan Mae Franklin; her sisters, Pearline Louise "Teeny" Johnson, Thelma Evelyn Brandon, and Violet Renee Williams; her brother, Teddy Wylie Williams; along with numerous extended family members and dear friends who will cherish her memory. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty-three years, James Edward Franklin; and her parents, Charles Truman Williams and Vera Oneta Morgan. Pallbearers: Barry Burchett, Garland Charpiot, John Covey, Charlie Williams, and Michael Williams. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Cynthia and Christina Franklin Endowed Fellowship in Solution Focused Brief Therapy at the University of Texas at Austin. Donations may be made online at: https://give.utexas.edu/campaigns/59328/donations/new?designation_id=OGPSWCCF By Mail. School of Social Work 1 University Station Mail Stop A3000 Austin, TX 78712

Virgie Oneta Williams Franklin

August 11, 1934 - August 4, 2026

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August 11, 1934 - August 4, 2026

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