Ada Franks Obituary
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Born too perfect for this world on June 30, 2025 in Harrisonburg, VA, she was the daughter of Ryan Franks and Ashley Wilkins Franks.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, William "Bill" Franks and Denzil Wilkins.
She is survived by her parents, as well as grandparents, Jim and Angie Wilkins and Craig and Michelle Franks; two uncles, Travis Wilkins (Kaitlin) and Zachary Franks (Isabella); great-grandparents, Donald and Jean Combs, Janet Wilkins, Lillian Franks, and Greg and Cathy Davis, and one great-great-grandmother, Elva Combs, and three sets of great aunts and uncles, Jennifer and Brandon Westfall, Kristi and Mike Strawderman, and Robbie and Terri Franks, as well as numerous cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lehew, WV with Pastor Michael Funkhouser officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery, or UVA Children's Health.
All arrangements are handled by McKee Funeral Home, Baker, WV.
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