Diana Brooke Franklin :: Russell Haven of Rest

Diana Brooke Franklin, 41

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Diana Brooke Franklin, 41 of Fleming Island, FL peacefully passed from this earth to her forever home in Heaven on April 19th, 2025. Diana was born on November 3rd to her loving parents, Dean and Toni Franklin. She graduated from First Coast Christian School and was a member of Green Cove Springs Church of Christ.

Diana is survived by her parents, Dean and Toni (Williamson) Franklin, sister, Amber (Travis) Padgett, nephew, Brock Padgett, niece, Aubrey Padgett, several uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and dear friends.

Diana was full of sass since the day she was born. She loved to laugh, to bring laughter to those around her and loved to play games- but only if she knew she could win! Her greatest joy in life was being the best “Aunt Di” to Brock and Aubrey. She was an amazing kitty cat mom to Lovee and Lucee that brought her such happiness each day. Diana’s schedule was always full of providing her loving care to all her friends pets around town. She was the greatest gift giver, but, most of all, she LOVED with all of her heart!

A Celebration of Diana’s life will be held 11 A.M. Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Green Cove Springs Church of Christ with Mr. Claude McEldowney officiating. A time of visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. until services begin. Burial will be in Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery.

In leu of flowers, please honor Diana’s memory by donating to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. www.stjude

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com 904-284-7720

Terry

I am numb, brokenhearted, and my life will never be the same. I know that Diana would say that it is okay to feel this way. But, knowing her, she would be telling me to be thankfull, feel blessed, today is a good day, and there is always something to smile about. I am so thankfull and blessed to have had the honor to be Diana's aunt, for this reason I smile. I am going to miss her giggles, our long talks, her beautiful smile, and shopping together. But, I find comfort in knowing that she believed in Christ, our Savior, she is in his arms free from all pain, and that we will be together again someday. She was loved so much by so many. Love you baby girl,
Aunt Terry
Dylan

Diana Brooke was many beautiful things to many people. But to us she was Cousin DB. Whenever we were together, she always had something to spare. Whether it was a smile, a joke, a hug, or a Sour Patch Kid. She was always one of the first to try to make things better by giving what she could. So now we give our love to Aunt Toni Uncle Dean, Amber., and family We love you. And we love DB.

Love,
David, Shaun Cameron, and Dylan