Lesley Alison Franklin

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Lesley Alison Franklin, age 70, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 4, 1956, to the late Carl and Betty Wikoff.

Lesley was the devoted mother of Sarah Franklin and Seth (Alysia) Franklin, and the cherished stepmother of Rich Franklin and Greg Franklin. She was the beloved sister of Cindy (Don) Hunt and Brian (Karen) Wikoff. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren-Brilynn, Kyndal, Lucas, London, Caleb, Shiloh, and Hezekiah-each of whom she adored. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews who loved her dearly.

Lesley worked for many years at Procter & Gamble, where she served as a secretary and was known for her reliability, kindness, and steady professionalism. Outside of work, she was wonderfully artistic and had a remarkable talent for finding beauty and value in unexpected places-an enthusiastic and true bargain hunter.

A born-again Christian, Lesley dedicated her life to serving the Lord. From her youth, she was active in ministry, offering her gifts through teaching, singing, playing the piano, and faithfully supporting the church’s blessing box. Her generosity, compassion, and unwavering faith touched countless lives.

Lesley was a longtime member of Friendship Baptist Church, 8580 Cheviot Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45251. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 12:00 Noon. Burial will take place at Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Lesley Franklin’s Blessing Box, c/o Friendship Baptist Church, in her honor. Online condolences may be shared at StaleyFuneralHome.com