Donna Ball Franklin, 73, of Marshall, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at her home. She is a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Claude and Irene Reese Ball. In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her brother, Calvin Ball. She is a member of Temple Hill Church of God.

Donna is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bernard Franklin; daughters, Tina Gentry (Dale) and Sherry Gentry (Michael); son, William Franklin (Cassie); honorary son, Anthony Ball (Amanda); sisters, Diana Gosnell (JD), Maggie Temple (John), and Claudia Payne (Roger); brother, Gary Ball; grandchildren, Amber Franklin, Carrie and Jacob Gentry, Zackary Franklin, Trenton Gentry, MacKenzie and Evan Ball; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 7pm Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service. Reverends Pete Lloyd and Jimmy Dean Hensley will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5-7 Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be held at 11am Thursday at Franklin Hensley Cemetery.

Donna was loved by everyone who knew her and never spoke a harm word towards anyone.

Online condolences may be sent to the family and you may view the service live at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org