Mary Freeman Franklin, 89 of Radford, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in Pulaski Health and Rehab. She was a member of the West Radford Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Geoffrey Franklin, Sr., a son Bobby, and granddaughter Tonya Hampton. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law Janice M. and Don Akers of Radford, Peggy and Frank Howard of Check, and Diane and Tony Ferguson of Pulaski; a daughter-in-law, Pat Franklin of South Carolina; nine grandchildren and their spouses Wayne Akers, Bill and Lisa Martin, Rob and Samantha Martin, Pam and Kevin Velat, Gary Akers, Ryan Franklin, Todd and Sharon Hughes, Alisha Ferguson, and Andy Ferguson; eleven great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law William E. and Margaret Freeman of Roanoke; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank Dr. Rick Williams and all the staff at Pulaski Health and Rehab and special thanks to Rosa Hall, Blanche Smith and Alma Holland. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the West Radford Church of God with Rev. James Walker and Rev. Arthur Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the church. The Franklin family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.