Charlotte A. Franklin "Sweet Pea"

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Charlotte Antoinette Franklin

Our beloved Charlotte Antoinette Franklin, affectionately called "Sweet Pea," peacefully departed this world at the age of 62, surrounded by her loving family in Avon, Indiana, on June 17, 2024.

Charlotte was born on May 30, 1962, in Oxford, Mississippi, to parents Sue Wadie Mathis and Willie Matthew Townsend.

Charlotte grew up in South Bend, Indiana, after her family relocated there in 1969. She attended and graduated from John Adams High School. In 1978, she married the love of her life, Larry Darnell Franklin, and was blessed with two beautiful children, Larry Darnell and Candi Antoinette.

Throughout her life, Charlotte wore many hats professionally, but she found true fulfillment in working with children at Learn & Love Childcare and The Flowers Learning Center. Charlotte loved life and brought joy to any gathering she attended. She found her greatest joy in the company of her family and friends, and always made herself available whenever anyone needed her.

Charlotte enjoyed drawing, painting, and watching old Western movies. She was also passionate about cooking, reorganizing spaces, and solving puzzles while watching Lifetime movies. 

Charlotte leaves to cherish her loving memory, mother; Sue Wadie Mathis of South Bend, Indiana, children; Larry Mathis of Dubuque, Iowa, Candi (Schadrac) Franklin-Sainvil of Avon, Indiana, grandchildren; LaNaire, Adonya, Kameron, Isaiah, Indie, Immanuel and Larry Jr., great-grandchildren; Paradise, Naomi and Renejah, siblings; Vivian Flowers, James Wilder both of South Bend, Indiana, aunts; Lucy King of South Bend, Indiana , Genell (Jerry) Townsend of Oxford, Mississippi ,uncle; Alfreeman (Joyce) Martin of South Bend, Indiana, nieces; Kisha Bryant, LaShawn (Adrian) Thompson both of Avon, Indiana, nephews; Jermaine Moore of Indianapolis, Indiana, Maddox Wilder of Waterloo, Indiana, along with a host of other relatives and friends that loved her dearly.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her father; Willie Matthew Townsend, sister; Barbara Reeves, aunts; Charlene Green and Dorothy McGlown, uncles; Lorenzo Green, Alford King and Willie McGlown, nephew; Brandon Reeves Jr, cousin; Herbert Martin.

"Her precious angel baby, Lorenzo Jr., would be waiting for her, ready for a heartwarming reunion."

Charlotte's journey teaches us the importance of valuing our relationships and the quiet strength found in compassion and understanding. Her spirit will continue to be an inspiration to those who were lucky enough to know her, and her memory will always warm the hearts of her loved ones.