Nancy Lee Franklin 1 3 4 5 6
- Born: 7 Jan 1946, West Chester, Chester, PA
- Marriage (1): David Marshall Rambo on 16 Jul 1966 in Wilmington, New Castle, DE 1 2
- Died: 8 Feb 2019, Wilmington, New Castle, DE at age 73 4
- Buried: 14 Feb 2019, Wilmington: Silverbrook Cemetery, New Castle, DE 4
FamilySearch ID: GSRC-DG7.
Noted events in her life were:
1. Newspaper: News Journal: Franklin, Rambo Vows Are Said, 16 Jul 1966, Wilmington, New Castle, DE. 2 Franklin, Rambo Vows Are Said
Miss Nancy Lee Franklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Franklin of 9 Gamble Ave., was married today to David M Rambo. The Rev. Gilbert Van Beaver officiated at the 1 p.m. ceremony at Elsmere Presbyterian Church and a reception followed at the Elsmere Fire Hall. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Paul P. Rambo of 111 Oak Ave. and the late Mr. Rambo. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a bouffant organza gown of chapel length with Rochelle lace trim on the bodice and skirt. Her English illusion veil was held by a lace and pearl tiered crown, and she carried roses and carnations. Miss Kathleen Boulden of Wilmington was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Robert Quinn, Miss Barbara Squire and Mrs. Michael Shaw, all of Wilmington, and Mrs. Robert Greenleaf of Oxford, Pa. The attendants wore satapeau sheath gowns in yellow and green with Watteau backs and embroidery trim. They had matching horsehair headpieces and carried roses and carnations. Flower girl was Jody Coates of Oxford, cousin of the bride. Raymond Trippe of Elsmere was best man. Ushers were Robert Greenleaf of Oxford, Francis Tutoro and Richard Rambo, brother of the bridegroom and James Little of Endicott, N.Y. Both Mr. and Mrs. Rambo graduated from Henry C. Conrad High School. The wife is employed by Almart and Mr. Rambo is associated with Rambo and Symonds Dry Wall Construction Co. After a wedding trip to Canada, they will live in Elsmere Gardens.
2. Residence: on 24 Feb 2012 in Elsmere, New Castle, DE. 3
3. Residence: on 27 Aug 2014 in Elsmere, New Castle, DE. 5
4. Obituary: Delaware Funeral Home: obituary of Nancy Lee Rambo on 8 Feb 2019 in Wilmington, New Castle, DE. 7 Nancy Lee Franklin Rambo, 73, passed away from cancer on February 8, 2019 at Season's Hospice. Nancy, the oldest of five children of Carl & Leona Franklin, was born on January 7, 1946 in West Chester, PA. Her early years were enjoyed on farms in the rural areas of Unionville, PA, until her family relocated to Elsmere, DE. From then on, Nancy remained a proud Elsmere resident.
Nancy married her beloved friend and husband, David M. Rambo, fifty-two years ago on July 16, 1966. While Dave worked for years as a drywall contractor, Nancy focused on raising their son, Paul and daughter, Tracey and working at her own cleaning service or for other employers. In addition to Paul and Tracey, Nancy's caring nature was always the magnet that drew other children to call her Mom or Grandmom. Nancy's arms and heart were open to all.
Through the years, Nancy & Dave loved traveling to upstate Pennsylvania and New York to visit family and friends at mountain hunting camps, but their greatest joy was spending summers at their trailer on the North East River. Many a year they were the first and last campers at their Craft Haven home. Summers on the Bay will miss this fun-loving woman.
In Nancy's own words, she wanted 'to be remembered as always being caring and helpful and tried to be cheerful.' Nancy succeeded in her wish. Her family & friends will always remember this beautiful woman who gifted us with her love.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Carl J. Franklin, Sr. and Leona Johnson Franklin. She is survived by her husband, Dave, her son and daughter-in-law, Paul & Samantha Rambo and her daughter, Tracey Rambo; her brothers: Butch (Gail), Steve and Ray Franklin, and her sister, Kim (Joe) Mullins, her brother-in-law Rick Rambo (Dawn); her grandchildren David & Sammi Jo Rambo, and Travis (Francheska) Rambo, and great grandchild Sofia; and numerous nephews, nieces & cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to the service on Thursday, February 14, at 12 noon at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home 1400 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19805. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:30-12. Interment will be in Silverbrook Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the American Cancer Society 92 Reads Way # 205, New Castle, DE 19720.
Nancy married David Marshall Rambo, son of Paul Pennick Rambo and Olivia Fox Symonds, on 16 Jul 1966 in Wilmington, New Castle, DE.1 2 (David Marshall Rambo was born on 24 Jul 1942 in Wilmington, New Castle, DE, died on 3 Jan 2020 in , , DE 1 and was buried on 15 Jan 2020 in Wilmington: Silverbrook Cemetery, New Castle, DE 1.)
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