A Life Celebration by Franklin

A Life Celebration by Franklin Celebrating lives with professional, compassionate funeral services and award-winning expertise since 2003. Let us help you celebrate a life well-lived.

A Life Celebration by Franklin has proudly served families in Austin, Texas, and surrounding communities since 2003. Led by Dr. Barry J.W. “The Shepherd” Franklin, an award-winning CFSP-licensed funeral director, we are dedicated to supporting families through every stage, from pre-planning to personalized life celebrations and grief support. Our mission to be "The Best for Your Greatest" reflects

our commitment to providing respectful and affordable services that honor your loved one’s life. We are proudly independently owned and offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet your needs, ensuring dignity and reassurance during your grief journey. Contact us today with any questions, or visit our website to learn more about how A Life Celebration by Franklin can help you and your family.

Darrell Glen Davis, lovingly known as “Coach D” entered his eternal resting place on Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded ...
05/06/2026

Darrell Glen Davis, lovingly known as “Coach D” entered his eternal resting place on Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. His life was a testament to strength, resilience, and unwavering love for his family. Darrell was...

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04/26/2026

April 2026 Grief Symposium
Topic: Grief in Real Time: Surviving, Processing, and Rebuilding After a Death Loss
April 26, 2026

View the handout for this session:
* Handout: https://bit.ly/alcbf0426

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Presented by A Life Celebration by Franklin
Instructor: Dr. Tonya Cunningham

Website: https://alcbf.com
Phone: (512) 365-6000

✨ REMINDER ✨ Our April Grief Symposium, led by Dr. Tonya Cunningham Grief Doc, will be online only this Sunday, April 26...
04/23/2026

✨ REMINDER ✨

Our April Grief Symposium, led by Dr. Tonya Cunningham Grief Doc, will be online only this Sunday, April 26 (no in-person session this month).

Learn more at alcbf.com/grief.

Grief Symposium | A Life Celebration by Franklin - Taylor, TX

Minnie Joann Smith, better known as Joann, age 92, was born on November 6,1933, in Austin, Texas, to the late Minnie Smi...
04/17/2026

Minnie Joann Smith, better known as Joann, age 92, was born on November 6,1933, in Austin, Texas, to the late Minnie Smith and Henry Benjamin Smith. She peacefully departed this life on April 8, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
Joann was a loving, giving, and warm-spirited woman whose life was centered...

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Life’s JourneyAnnie Louise Spence Jones was born on September 7, 1939 to the late Roy and Clara Hardin Spence. At an ear...
04/15/2026

Life’s Journey

Annie Louise Spence Jones was born on September 7, 1939 to the late Roy and Clara Hardin Spence.
At an early age Annie accepted Christ and was Baptist at Mt. Zion Baptist Church under S.A Davis. She continued her followship at Mt. Zion Baptist Church under Rev. G.V. Clark, where...

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Marilyn Diane Thomas-Barnes was born on October 15, 1961, in Austin, Texas, to Eddie Lee Thomas and Dorothy King-Thomas....
04/14/2026

Marilyn Diane Thomas-Barnes was born on October 15, 1961, in Austin, Texas, to Eddie Lee Thomas and Dorothy King-Thomas. From an early age, she professed her faith in Christ and lived a life grounded in devotion, service, and love.

She was a longtime and faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist...

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Ella R. Harris Patterson was born on April 30, 1960, the daughter of the late Freddy Harris Sr. and Gracie M. Burns, bot...
04/10/2026

Ella R. Harris Patterson was born on April 30, 1960, the daughter of the late Freddy Harris Sr. and Gracie M. Burns, both of Manor. Ella was not your typical child, she always moved to the beat of her own drum, and if you knew her, you know this to be true. In 1983, against all odds, after...

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04/09/2026

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brian Williams, age 51, who left us on March 28, 2026. Born on Ma...
04/01/2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brian Williams, age 51, who left us on March 28, 2026. Born on March 31, 1974, in Snyder, Texas, Brian was the beloved son of Ellen Williams and the late Marcel Cloud.

A proud graduate of L.B.J. High School in Austin, Texas, Brian dedicated...

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03/31/2026

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And God shall wipe away all tears from their eye; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither ...
03/31/2026

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eye; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. - Revelation 21:4 KJV


Edwin La’Ron Rowe (Ron) was born January 26, 1974, in Austin, Texas to Jeffery...

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