Aleida Franklin, of Lewisville, TX passed away on Friday, September 12, 2008. She was born on May 16, 1967 in Chicago, IL to Tomas Ramos and Carmen Morales.

Aleida loved to spend time with her family, scrapbooking, music, and photography.  She was employed with Tollefson, Bradley, Ball & Mitchell L.L.P as a legal administrative assistant.

She is survived by her husband Brandon Franklin of 8 years; daughter Isabella Noelle, son Joshua Reed; parents Tomas Ramos of Puerto Rico and Carmen Morales of Chicago, IL; sister Maritza Ramos and brother Stephen Ramos of Chicago, IL; cousin Sonia Avila and numerous extended family members in Chicago and Puerto Rico. She is also survived by her longtime friends, whom she called her spiritual sisters, Soraida Garcia, Jackie Acevedo, Araceli Cano.

Visitation will be from 2:00-6:00 p.m., Friday, September 19, 2008 at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home of Lewisville with private services being held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. for immediate family and close friends.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Aleida Franklin children's fund at Citibank, 252 N. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Texas, 972-393-1731.