ELOUISE "WEED" FRANKLIN, departed this life peacefully on May 15, 2026 in Morganza, Louisiana at the age of 85. She was born on November 12, 1940 to Matthew and Chirlet Signater. She graduated from Bachelor High School in 1957. She was united in holy matrimony to Elmo Franklin and from this union they had four children, Myrna, Tammie, Kathy and Ruthie.
Elouise was a devoted member of Mount Era Baptist Church for seventy years where she faithfully served for many years as a choir member, Sunday school teacher, and a deaconess. She also served as church
secretary for over fifty years. She was known for her unwavering faith, strength and deep love for God, family and others.
A loving, devoted and dedicated mother of four daughters, Elouise worked hard and trusted God through every season of life. She touched many lives with her kindness, wisdom and caring spirit. Her favorite scripture was Psalm 103:1-4, and she remained steadfast in her faith throughout her life.
Elouise worked at the Sewing Factory in New Roads, Louisiana, was employed with Walmart for sixteen years and later at Council on Aging. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Elouise leaves to cherish her precious memories four daughters, Myrna (Rickey) Cannon of Zachary, Louisiana, Tammie Franklin of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Kathy (Ricky) Shavers of Wylie, Texas and Ruthie (Rogers) Kennedy of Ansbach, Germany; three grandchildren, Elmorric Cannon, Amber Whiten and Nathan Cannon; five great-grandchildren; her beloved siblings, Annie Mae Polar of Morganza, Louisiana, Jessie (Doretha) Signater of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Arthur (Geraldine) Signater of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, A.J. (Sarah) Signater of Murphy, Texas, and Johnnie Signater of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; a devoted niece, Delilah McDowell; a cherished Godson, Calvin Howard; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Elouise was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Franklin; her parents, Matthew and Chirlet Signater; eight siblings, Matilda Bibbins, Matthew Signater, Jr., Rayfield Harris, Roger Signater, Albertha Harris, Lionel Signater, Earl Signater and Gus Signater.
