Ms. Doris Elaine Franklin,

January 3, 1953 - November 22, 2019

Doris Elaine Franklin, affectionately known as Elaine, loving daughter of Eva and Enoch Wilson was born on January 3rd 1953. She departed this life on November 22nd 2019 after a lengthy illness. Elaine received her education from the Baltimore City Public School System and was a graduate of Carver Senior High School. She obtained further education from Miami University and received her Associate of Arts degree from Antioch College. Elaine worked various positions throughout her life; her love of helping others influenced her to pursue a career as an LPN. She later found that her expertise was better provided through communication. This led her to become a 911 operator for over five years. Her knowledge then placed her as an information operator for over 15 years. Elaine loved knowledge, art of all forms and was an avid reader. She obtained enjoyment by reading and viewing compelling stories. Throughout her life she was able to experience and expand her love for travel, activism, and music from every genre. Elaine was a fighter and disliked seeing people being taken advantage. She enjoyed having a good time, live and cinema theatre and restaurant outings. Her most favorite things to do in her later life was spending time with her grandchildren and enjoying fun and laughter with husband John Lennon and children Westley, Tyren and Shaina. Although not an avid church goer, Elaine was an extremely spiritual Christian. She loved to strengthen and enhance her relationship with the Lord our God through scripture, literature and television sermons and prayer. Preceding her in death are; parents, Eva and Enoch Wilson, grandson; Emmanuel Isaiah Clark, and nephew; Eric (Mickey) Boone. Elaine leaves to cherish her loving memory husband; John Lennon children; Westley (Shooty), Tyren, Shaina, grandchildren; London, Micah, Derrien (Dutt), Kennedie (Kake), Andrew (AJ), Harley, sister; Etta (Cooter) niece; Evia (Chi-Chi) nephews; Brandon and Theron (Nuby) great nephew; Tank and great niece Shonda and a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins.