Laurie Belvin Franklin, 87, of Charlotte, formerly of Durham, died on Wednesday January 10, 2018 of complications due to COPD at her home. Mrs. Franklin, wife of Dr. A. J. Franklin, retired orthodontist of Charlotte is survived by her husband, and daughters, Edie and Laurie Ann Franklin of Charlotte.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday January 15, 2018 at 7:30 PM at Ellington Funeral Services “Historic Morehead St. Chapel” (727 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28202) conducted by Rev., Kathy Turner. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity in her memory.

Carolina Cremation of Charlotte, and Carl M. Ellington Funeral Service of Charlotte is serving the Franklin family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com or www.ellingtonfuneralservices.com.