Connie Franklin

Constance (Connie) M. Franklin -  January 19, 1943 – July 5, 2025

Constance (Connie) M. Franklin of Linn Creek, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, in Lebanon, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old.

Connie was born on January 19, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri to Ann and Edward Englert. On August 18, 1962, she married the love of her life, Jerry Franklin. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.

Family was everything to Connie. She had a remarkable gift for turning a house into a warm, welcoming home. She was a devoted Wife and Mother, a beloved Grandma and Great-Grandma, and a loving Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ann Englert, and her brothers, Thomas Englert and Jim Englert.

She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 63 years, Jerry Franklin; her two children, Michael (Shawna) Franklin of Koshkonong MO, and Jennifer (Tim) Campbell of Linn Creek MO; her grandchildren, Cody (Jillianne) Campbell of Nixa MO, and Austin Campbell of Ozark MO; and her great-grandchildren, Ben and Mia Campbell of Nixa MO. She is also survived by her sister, Ginny (Steve) O’Neal of Manchester, MO; her brothers, Steve (Stephanie) Englert of Casa Grande AZ, Ed (Terry) Englert of Cherry Valley IL, Ken Englert (late wife Sue) of Rochelle IL, Scott (Pat) Englert of St Charles MO; her sister-in-law Kathleen Englert (late husband Tom) of St Charles MO; and many loving nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the loving caregivers and hospice team who provided Connie with such compassionate care over the past two years.

Connie’s love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family will remain in our hearts forever.

Private family services will be held at a later date. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.