Obituaries 28 April 2023

Judith Franklin

Judy Franklin

Judith Franklin, 82, of Hillsboro, passed away April 24, 2023 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.

She was born June 29, 1940, in Hillsboro, the daughter of Norman and Phyllis Smith.

She married John Franklin, and together they raised two children, Melissa and Mitch.

Judith was employed for many years at Southwest Urologist Office, where she specialized in insurance and billing. She was an active member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Judy was involved in many organizations such as Mothers Club and Eastern Star. In her spare time, she enjoyed announcing at the Highland County Fair horse shows and supporting her grandchildren in each one of their endeavors. Aside from that, she loved being at her farm surrounded by friends and family.

She is survived by her daughter, Melissa and her husband, Brad Elmore; three grandchildren, Jordan (Chevy) Taylor, Gabrielle Elmore and Brandon Elmore; one great-granddaughter, Lynley Mae Taylor; one brother, Bruce (Linda) Smith; and many other loving relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; one son, Mitch Franklin; and one brother Steve Smith.

There will be a visitation Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 4- p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, 241 East Main Street, Hillsboro 45133, and an Eastern Star Service at 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Monday, May 1, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with burial following in Hillsboro Cemetery.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.

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