CHRISTOPHER – Jennifer Lee Franklin, 54, of Christopher, Ill., died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Franklin Hospital in Benton.

Per her wishes, she was cremated. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

She was born Nov. 23, 1971, in Chicago, the daughter of Alfred Lee Franklin Sr. and Linda Sue (Carraher) Franklin.

Franklin previously worked at Subway and McDonald’s restaurants. After the birth of her daughter, she became a stay-at-home mother.

She enjoyed music and loved singing karaoke and dancing. Her daughter said she had the ability to light up a room with her smile.

Survivors include her daughter, Saria Alise Sawyer of Benton; two sons, William James Franklin of Illinois and Robert Woznicki of Indiana; one grandson, Waylon William Booker; her mother, Linda Franklin of Herrin; brothers: David Franklin of Benton, Alfred Paul Franklin of Thompsonville, and Alfred Lee Franklin Jr. of Herrin; sister, Theresa Franklin of South Holland; and her lifelong companion, A.J. Sawyer.

She was preceded in death by her father; and a brother, Robert Franklin.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.lpfuneralhome.com.

The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of cremation arrangements.