Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthNov 1, 1959, North Carolina470, Karen Leigh Somers Franklin,24
DeathJun 11, 2016, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia470, Karen Leigh Somers Franklin
BurialGreenlawn Cemetery, Bowling Green, Caroline County, Virginia470, Karen Leigh Somers Franklin
FatherLinwood Robert SOMERS Sr. (1933-1977)
MotherShirley Mae RILEY (1939-2021)
Spouses
BirthNov 5, 1957, Norfolk City, Virginia470, Mack David Burkett Jr.
DeathMay 23, 1984, Spotsylvania County, Virginia470, Donald Keith Somers,470, Mack David Burkett Jr.
BurialGreenlawn Cemetery, Bowling Green, Caroline County, Virginia470, Mack David Burkett Jr.
ChildrenDonald Keith (1978-2005)
BirthMar 13, 1959, Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia470, Donald Keith Huff Sr.
DeathFeb 15, 2020, Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia470, Donald Keith Huff Sr.
ChildrenAmy
BirthMay 15, 1959470, Kenneth W Franklin
DeathAug 24, 2007470, Kenneth W Franklin
BurialPamplin Cemetery(Pamplin Community), Pamplin, Appomattox County, Virginia470, Kenneth W Franklin
Obituary Online notes for Karen Leigh SOMERS
Karen Leigh Somers-Franklin, 56, of Lynchburg passed away at her home on Saturday, June 11, 2016.

Karen had many interests in life, but most important to her were her family and friends. She loved to laugh and will be missed by everyone who knew her. She is finally breathing easy and dancing with her son.

Karen leaves behind her daughter, Amy Jones of Lynchburg; her mother Shirley Somers of Fredericksburg; a brother, Linwood Somers (Laurie) of Tennessee; and five sisters, Donna Lancaster (Steve) of Fredericksburg, Teresa Shields (Robert) of Lynchburg, Lisa Berry (Ronnie) of North Carolina, Juanita Phillips (Keith) and Jeannie Carlson (Kevin), both of Fredericksburg.

She also leaves behind eight grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews; and a host of other family members and friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Franklin; her father, Linwood Somers; and her son, Donald Somers.

A memorial service will be held to celebrate Karen's life at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapels, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg.
470, Karen Leigh Somers Franklin
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