On Saturday, January 7 ^th , 2017 an inspirational woman, Pamela Kay Franklin of Gallipolis, Ohio went to be with her Lord and to join her husband, Robert 'Bobby' in eternity.

Born August 1, 1952 in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late David Allen and Doris Lorene Roach Nolan. In addition to her parents and husband, Pam was preceded by a son, Aaron McClure Franklin.

Pam was a loving mother, maw maw, aunt, cousin, sister-in-law and friend to many. Pam accepted Jesus as her Savior in 1981 and her purpose in life was for people to see Jesus in her actions and especially in her reactions. Pam attended Faith Community Chapel Church while raising her children, then Elizabeth Chapel Church where she was then blessed with many more dear friends.

Pam sold Avon in her early years, then worked for Turnpike Ford, Community Action Agency, Kyger Creek Plant and served as church treasurer up until her final days. Pam was an inspiration to many people during her nine year battle with cancer. Pam was always volunteering her time and wanted to help others no matter how ill she was. Pam's favorite verse that gave her strength throughout her battle was Philippians 4:11 'In whatsoever condition I am in therewith to be content'.

Pam is survived by three children, James (Carrie) Franklin of Gallipolis, Shannon (Billy) Harbour of Applegrove, WV and Rachel (Ryan) Shafer of Crown City, seven grandchildren, Cole Franklin, Tyler and Owen Pratt, Will and Dax Harbour, and Reid and Ryleigh Shafer.

Pam loved spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed teaching them anything from cooking and baking, to sewing, to most importantly, God's Word. She always said that she had to help raise them.

Also surviving are three brothers, Tony (Paula) Nolan of Gallipolis, Timothy Nolan of Rodney and David A. Nolan of Gallipolis.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM. Thursday January 12, 2017 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home 810 2 ^nd . Ave. Gallipolis with Pastor's Randy Carnes and Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5-8 PM. at Elizabeth Chapel Church 55 Locust Street Gallipolis.

Pallbearers will be: David Graham, Brian Lane, Tyler Pratt, Owen Pratt, Cole Franklin and Will Harbour.

In lieu of flowers, Contributions can be made to the Children's Cancer Research Fund 7301 Ohms Lane, suite 355 Minneapolis, MN 55439.

Pam's final prayer: II Timothy 4:6-8, For I now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

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