Daisy Lee Everfield Franklin, 86, of Alexandria, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026. She was born on June 15, 1940, in Lake Providence, Louisiana, to Solomon Everfield, Sr. and Lucille Sarden Everfield.

Daisy graduated from Peabody High School with the Class of 1960 and held the title of Miss Warhorse. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University and pursued further studies at Northwestern University. She went on to serve for many years as an educator with the Rapides Parish School Board. Her influence extended beyond the classroom through the encouragement and guidance she gave to those she mentored.

Daisy loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Second Evergreen Baptist Church for more than 66 years. A devoted mother and homemaker, she raised her sons to love and honor God. She found joy in tending her garden, canning pears and figs, and spending time in the kitchen cooking and baking. She also enjoyed arts and crafts and loved cheering for her Pittsburgh Steelers.

Daisy leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Darnell G. Franklin and Marcus D. Franklin, nine grandchildren, three siblings, and a host of other relatives and friends. Her family and those she mentored will remember her for the faith she lived by and the care she showed through the everyday things she did.

Homegoing Services

A homegoing service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Second Evergreen Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2314 Wise Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301. Public viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.

Final committal rites and interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 2733 Eddie Williams Avenue, Alexandria, Louisiana 71302.

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