of Grand Blanc formerly of Clarkston died September 8, 2010 at 79 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Harvey L. Franklin and the late Thomas A. Smith. Loving mother Larry (Jana) Franklin, David Franklin, Vickie (Mike) Worrell. Dear grandmother of Matthew, Michelle, Maria, Ryan, and Justin. Dearest great grandmother of 5. Sister of Willadean Beard, Betty Jo Campbell, the late Donnie Mac Copeland and the late Joe Copeland Jr. Dorothy worked at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital as a phlebotomist for 28 years. She was also a member for many years at First General Baptist Church of Waterford.