A Life Celebration by Franklin

A Life Celebration by Franklin Celebrating lives with professional, compassionate funeral services and award-winning expertise since 2003. Let us help you celebrate a life well-lived.

A Life Celebration by Franklin has proudly served families in Austin, Texas, and surrounding communities since 2003. Led by Dr. Barry J.W. “The Shepherd” Franklin, an award-winning CFSP-licensed funeral director, we are dedicated to supporting families through every stage, from pre-planning to personalized life celebrations and grief support. Our mission to be "The Best for Your Greatest" reflects

our commitment to providing respectful and affordable services that honor your loved one’s life. We are proudly independently owned and offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet your needs, ensuring dignity and reassurance during your grief journey. Contact us today with any questions, or visit our website to learn more about how A Life Celebration by Franklin can help you and your family.

Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/1195239806Roosevelt Fields Sr was born October 4th, 1937, in Manor, Texas, the seco...
05/26/2026

Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/1195239806

Roosevelt Fields Sr was born October 4th, 1937, in Manor, Texas, the second oldest child to Elnora Taylor and Howard Fields Sr. Roosevelt Fields Sr accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. The word of God was instilled in Roosevelt...

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Mary Beth Lea Johnson departed this life at 5 o'clock am on Thursday morning May 21, 2026 at the Baylor Scott and White ...
05/26/2026

Mary Beth Lea Johnson departed this life at 5 o'clock am on Thursday morning May 21, 2026 at the Baylor Scott and White Trauma Center in Temple, Texas. Mary was born on May 29, 1943, the daughter of Jeff Lea and Enda Williams Kirby. Mary accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized into the...

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05/24/2026
05/24/2026

May 2026 Grief Symposium
Topic: The Silent Weight: Understanding the Connection Between Grief & Mental Health
May 24, 2026

View the handout for this session:
* Handout: https://bit.ly/alcbf0526

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Presented by A Life Celebration by Franklin
Instructor: Dr. Tonya Cunningham

Website: https://alcbf.com
Phone: (512) 365-6000

✨ REMINDER: Our May Grief Symposium, led by Dr. Tonya Cunningham Grief Doc, is TOMORROW. We'll be streaming live on Face...
05/23/2026

✨ REMINDER: Our May Grief Symposium, led by Dr. Tonya Cunningham Grief Doc, is TOMORROW. We'll be streaming live on Facebook and YouTube at 3:30 pm. ✨

Our beloved mother, Margaret Ann Monreal, age 69, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 14, 20...
05/23/2026

Our beloved mother, Margaret Ann Monreal, age 69, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
She is survived by her one and only daughter, LaShuna Marie Fox (William); her baby boy, Willie Anthony Rogers Jr. (Whitney); and, most of all, her life partner of 40 years,...

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Livestream Link - https://vimeo.com/event/5957972Early LifeClint Matthew Jackson was born September 15, 1978 in Corsic...
05/23/2026

Livestream Link - https://vimeo.com/event/5957972

Early Life
Clint Matthew Jackson was born September 15, 1978 in Corsicana TX at Navarro County Memorial Hospital. He was baptized in Jesus name under the leadership of Pastor Elder Samuel L. Long where he gave his life to Christ. Clint found...

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Mykal Earl Jones Mykal Earl Jones was born on October 30, 1998, in Austin to Otis and Monica Hartman. A native Austinite...
05/18/2026

Mykal Earl Jones

Mykal Earl Jones was born on October 30, 1998, in Austin to Otis and Monica Hartman. A native Austinite, Mykal attended schools within Austin Independent School District and graduated from Travis High School.

Mykal was tragically taken from us on May 6, 2026. Though his life...

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Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/5941489The Soundtrack of the Life ofJohn Phillip Osborne, Sr.The “play” butto...
05/15/2026

Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/5941489

The Soundtrack of the Life of
John Phillip Osborne, Sr.
The “play” button was pressed on the soundtrack of the life of John Phillip Osborne, Sr. on November 8, 1959, by his parents, the late John and Fleata Clark Osborne, in Longview, Texas. He...

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Mable Jones Rivers was born to Mable and Rufus Jones on May 10, 1937. Mable was 88 years old when she went to heaven a f...
05/13/2026

Mable Jones Rivers was born to Mable and Rufus Jones on May 10, 1937. Mable was 88 years old when she went to heaven a few days before her birthday and Mother’s Day on May 10th. What a blessing to spend your birthday and Mother’s Day in heaven on the same day!
Mable was a proud member of the...

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