R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home | Memphis, TN

Obituary For Kelsay Franklin

Kelsay Jenell Franklin was born on September 8, 1996, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California to Calvin and Tammy Franklin.

She accepted Christ at an early age at First Assembly Church in Arlington, VA.

Kelsay was a 2014 graduate of White Station High School in Memphis, TN and a 2019 graduate of University of Tennessee Knoxville. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Memphis on September 19, 2021, and she became a Licensed Master Social Worker on February 15, 2022. After graduating college, Kelsay moved to Virginia Beach, VA where she worked with Therapeutics Intervention Services and Empowerment Counseling Center in Chesapeake, VA.

Kelsay was musically inclined. She played the violin and flute. Kelsay was also a Mount Pisgah cheerleader and went to nationals in Orlando, Florida where she placed second with her team. She was a voracious reader, often reading up to three books at once. Some of her favorites include the Harry Potter and Twilight series and later books by Maya Angelo as she got older.

Kelsay had a way of making you laugh and letting you know when she wasn’t happy. She would make a face and then point to it. She had a way of thinking differently about a situation. Often while riding with her in a car and being stuck in traffic, she would say “They are probably speeding to get to the hospital to have a baby” or “If you are ever mad about someone driving slow in front of you, or getting stuck at every light, ask yourself, what if God is preventing me from being in an accident.”

Kelsay passed peacefully surrounded by family on February 2, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memory: her parents, sister Myla, brother Ajani (Gabriella), a niece (Hazel), a nephew (Keenan), her maternal grandfather Billy Robinson (Amanda), and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and her beloved dog “Onyx”.

The family will receive Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 11:00am-11:55am with a Celebration of Life to follow at 12:00 noon at Life Church 1800 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova, TN 38016

Interment will be in Memphis Memory Gardens 6444 Raleigh Lagrange Rd, Memphis, TN 38134

Guest Book

Tammy and Family ,My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathy and prayers in your loss of your beautiful Daughter Kelsay. Sonya and Patrick Peebles and my Momma Ella Mayberry

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My prayers are with you and your family on this day as you say goodbye to your baby girl. She can rest now in heaven. God called another angel home. Phoebe

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May the peace of God be with the family and friends of beloved Kelsay. Let them remember the good times and happy blissful moments shared. Praying her soul is at rest and peace . Lord continue to comfort the immediate family and provide them with a peace that surpasses all understanding .

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My deepest condolences to Tammy and your entire family on your loss. Sending prayers of peace and comfort. May you feel God's embrace and His love! Linda Bah

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Franklin Family, Our sincerest condolences. We are praying for your strength in this time of need. May you be wrapped in the everlasting love of God, and may your faith be your comfort and guide.

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You have my sincere condolences and prayers during this difficult time. ~ Sherill Davis

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My deepest condolences to you and your family. Rest in peace.

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Tammy Girl we are praying hard for you right now. We know your hurting and feel your pain. You and your family have our deepest I mean our deepest condolences. Keep God in your life and he will work it out. We love you and miss you. Love peace and happiness From Dorothy Scates and all of her children Praying for yall

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We are praying for the Lord to wrap you and your family in his loving arms and that he gives you strength, peace and understanding. Sincere love from John and Sonya Majors

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Sending Love and Hugs to you classmate. Praying for you and your family 💜 Melinda Matthews

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Sending my condolences to you and all of the family. So sorry for your loss. Praying the Lord to give you more strength during these times. Stay strong God is Good all the time and all the time God is good. He always knows best. Love Peaches

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Sending my condolences to you Tammie. So sorry for your loss, prayers that God will give you more strength during these days. Love to you and the family. Mary Anderson (Peaches)

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Our Heartfelt condolences Tammy and family. We pray that God comforts you in this very difficult time. Praying for you, Regards, Dee, Tonny, Owen and Phoebe Oyana

- Damalie Oyana

To Tammy and family, it's hard to find words. Just remember God knows our every pity and groan, all we have to do is call. Me and my family extend to you our LOVE.Always look to the hills from wince commeth our love 💕. You will be in my prayers. Love to you and family. Miss Frankye, Centerville

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My deepest condolences to you and your family Sending love and prayers to you all. Beverly Mayberry Baxter

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To: Tammy and Family We share in your sadness as you remember Kelsay. May the memories of your time together bring you comfort in the coming days. Each generation leaves a legacy on our hearts. May her life fill you with pride and inspiration. She is not gone forever; you will always carry her in your heart and soul. Know you are surrounded by love and prayers during this time. Remember we are here for you. Sending prayers and comfort from our family to yours. I love You! Uncle Henry (Pete)

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To the entire family Sending love peace and prayers "Jesus on the mainline tell him what u want

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I will never forget the special sisterhood Kelsay and I shared while she was at Our Savior Lutheran School. I always smile remembering the time we spent hours playing the claw machine at one of my bowling birthday parties. She made me laugh the entire time. I'll miss her dearly! -Kirsten Pettaway

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I will never forget the special sisterhood Kelsay and I shared while she was at Our Savior Lutheran School. I always smile remembering the time we spent hours playing the claw machine at one of my bowling birthday parties. She made me laugh the entire time. I'll miss her dearly!

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To the entire Franklin Family, it's with deepest sympathy we send prayers and love. The Lovell Family

- Jo-Ann Lovell

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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