Mrs. Julie Alice Andrew Franklin, 74 of Chatsworth, gained her angel wings on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at her residence surrounded by members of her loving family.

Julie was born on May 26, 1943 in Charlotte, NC to Lena Alice Mayes Andrew and E. William Andrew, Jr. She was a Murray County, GA resident for over 38 years.

Julie was preceded in death by her parents;

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Floyd Franklin of Chatsworth; son, Keith Franklin of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Julie Anne and Bradley Ridley of Chatsworth; grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Justin Ridley of Chatsworth, Benjamin and Jade Ridley of Dalton, Matthew Ridley of New York; sister and brother-in-law, Jone and Jim Cross; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Sandy Andrew; extended family also survives.

Julie grew up in Atlanta, where she was actively involved in chorus and scouting, she attained the highest honor for a girl scout a curved bar. She graduated from North Fulton High School and attended Georgia State University, where she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority.

Her life in Murray County was spent working at Cohutta Lodge with her husband and for 30 years as the office manager at Murray County Veterinary Services, and as a loving wife and wonderful mother. Julie was a member of Chatsworth First United Methodist Church.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in the Fellowship Hall of Chatsworth First United Methodist Church with a service held at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of Flowers donations may be made to Chatsworth First United Methodist Church or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Cremation services were provided by Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Julie Alice Andrew Franklin.