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https://livestream.com/accounts/7325565/laurabatiste https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/laura-gene-franklin-batiste/full-view.html Our family sadly lost a God-fearing woman on Wednesday, December 27th, 2023. Laura Gene Franklin-Batiste was the heart and soul of our family. She was a phenomenal mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was always there when anyone needed her. Laura Gene Franklin-Batiste was born to Freddie B. Savage and Florence Grey Savage on February 16th, 1953 in Talco, Texas. Laura is preceded in death by her mother Florence Grey Savage and her father Freddie B. Savage alongside two of her siblings, Jackie and Freddie Joe Savage. She accepted Christ as an adolescent. She was a faithful servant to God. She graduated from Rivercrest High School. Then later on she attended Texas A&M Commerce where she obtained a bachelor’s degree. She decided to continue her education at the illustrious University of Texas of Austin, where she acquired her master’s degree. Shortly after receiving her educational accolades, she fell in love with Austin, Tx and made it her permanent home. She then began her career working for the state of Texas and eventually branched off and worked for the Texas Education Agency for an astounding 42 years; in which she retired in 2016. She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Karey Batiste; her one and only daughter; Octavia Shabrial Franklin-Richardson and her (Son in love) Willie J. Richardson; her (Bonus son) John Franklin; (4) Siblings; Lejester Savage (Caroline) of Charlotte, North Carolina, Revonia Savage of Manor, TX, Velma Ellis (Sammie Joe Ellis); of Talco, TX, and Marlone Savage (Ervie Rena) of Dallas, TX. She also leaves behind her siblings of love, the late Sandra J. Mackey, Beverly A. Dixon-Ockelberry, Walter Jean Franklin, Carol Middleton, Jerry Louis Thornton, 5 Grandsons, Javon Ewing, Davon Ewing, Michael Braxton (Jayla), Kylar Richardson (Desjonique), and Jalyric Richardson. Her bonus granddaughter, Krystal Garcia- Zollicoffer(LaDarius). Her Great Grandchildren, Aniya Ewing, Desinae Ewing, Davon Ewing Jr, Damarion Ewing, Tyson Braxton, Bryson Braxton, Makayla Ewing, Kharius Zollicoffer, Ladarius Zollicoffer Jr., Dallas Ewing, Adriel Ewing, Kartier Richardson; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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Laura Gene Franklin-Batiste

February 16, 1953 - December 27, 2023