Wanita Mae Franklin (Myers) passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Wanita was born on March 16, 1949 in Allegan, M to Franklin and Wanda Myers. She was the wife to Ralph Franklin for 57 years. Wanita loved her family and through the years cheered them on in all their activities and was always there when they needed her help. Wanita is survived by her husband Ralph; her daughter Frankie Johnson, her son Mark Franklin (Melisse); grandchildren Rick Trolard (Teresa), Jesse Hughes, Remington Franklin and Emma Franklin; granddaughter-in-law, Tina Trolard; seven great grandchildren; siblings April (Paul) Henrickson, and Cindy (Dave) Cooley; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Jamie Trolard. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.