Carol Franklin Osteen's Obituary
Elva Carol Franklin Osteen, aged 89, of Germantown, Tennessee, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones, after a short illness on January 9th.
Carol, as she was known, was born in Greenville, SC. She was the daughter of Hoke and Mary Edith Franklin. She was a graduate of Easley High School and attended Draughon’s Business College.
Carol met John Osteen on a blind date arranged by her dear cousin and John’s best friend. It was love at first sight! Just a few months later they married at the Methodist Church in Clemson, SC where John attended college. They had sixty-two beautiful years together filled with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. John’s business allowed them to travel the world for many years. Carol was a devout Christian and loved the Lord. She was a lady full of love for her family and always put her family first. One of her most loved hobbies was gardening and many enjoyed her beautiful flower beds.
Carol was preceded in death by her husband John Lee Osteen, her granddaughter Anna Caroline Menkel, her parents Hoke and Mary Edith Franklin and her brother James Franklin.
Carol is survived by her daughter Kathryn Menkel (Dale), her son John Osteen (Lisa), and her daughter Teresa Weinman (Chuck). She was a proud grandmother to Tiffany Roberts, Wesley Dembinski (Jeremy), Rachael Osteen, Leah Babich (Taylor), Lauren Sheddan (Parker). Carol is also survived by eight beautiful great grandchildren.
A private graveside burial will be held on a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, or the Anna Caroline Menkel Memorial Scholarship at St. Agnes.
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