Holly Lynn Russell Franklin, 54, of Wesson, Mississippi, passed away on February 23, 2025, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

She was born on January 18, 1971, to Keith Russell and Sharron Lynn Pickett Russell.

Holly graduated from Copiah-Lincoln Community College in 1990 and earned her degree in Elementary Education from Mississippi College in 1993. She later pursued a career in nursing and graduated from the first nursing class at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in 1996. Holly worked as a Registered Nurse for many years before returning to her first love, teaching. She was an upper elementary teacher at Brookhaven Academy and Wesson Attendance Center.

Holly loved her family immensely, and she passionately supported their hobbies and sports activities. She enjoyed traveling and hosting family and friends at her beloved Lake House at Lake Bruin. Countless hours were spent teaching little ones how to swim, ski, and enjoy the many fun aspects of lake life.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents: Wilbert and Donis Howington Pickett, and Kermit and Eunice Bird Russell.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 36 years, Tommy Franklin; her sons, Keith Franklin (Mary Catherine) and Hunter Franklin; her beloved granddaughter, Emery Catherine; her sister, Jessica Boutwell (Kelly): her nephew, Ty Tumer, and niece, Kendall Turner, who affectionately called Holly their "Poppy"; and a host of family and friends.

The family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by the staff of Ochsner Medical Center and hospice staff.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at Riverwood Family Funeral Service on Thursday, March 6, from 12 to 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Foundation H. Keith Russell Memorial Scholarship Fund