Mary Franklin was born May 25, 1944 in Palestine, TX to the parentage of Emma Mae Bass. Mary was the second of six children. She attended Green Bay High School in Tucker, TX, where she played basketball as well as took mechanical classes. She later moved to Ferris, TX where she graduated from Dunbar High School. She continued her education at a sewing school in Dallas, TX, receiving outstanding honors.

Mary's passion for sewing grew over the years,    stemming from a young age. As time progressed, she became one of the most well-known seamstresses in the DFW Metroplex. Although never losing her     passion for sewing, for twenty-one years, Mary also worked for Dallas Independent School District as a cook until her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her mother Emma Bass, step father Edgar Bass and two siblings: James Donald and Jerry Bass.

Mary leaves to cherish her memories (3) children: Ricky, Leonard and Gwendolyn Franklin all of Dallas, TX; (1) sister Ruby Nicholas of Seagoville, TX; (2) brothers: William Stephen of Dallas, TX and Charles Bass (Beverly) of Lancaster, TX; a very special first cousin/sister Betty Pinson; (10) grandchildren; (17) great grandchildren; several great great           grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.