Barbara Helen Franklin

Helen Franklin, 88, of Inman, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

A dedicated cosmetologist for more than six decades, Helen worked alongside her husband and together they owned and operated Jack’s Superette and BH Stylette (Artistic Styling Salon). She will be remembered for her kind heart, generous spirit, and the genuine love she showed to everyone she met.

Helen found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She cherished time with her family, especially playing bingo with her sister, going out to eat, taking short trips to the mountains and the beach, and relaxing in the sunshine by the pool. She also enjoyed reading, working word searches, shopping, watching her favorite television shows, and spending quiet moments with her beloved dog, Sadie.

She is survived by her daughter, Sonja Franklin (John); grandsons, Noah Casasanta and Daniel Casasanta, both of Inman; siblings, Ruth Herbert, Brenda Puckett, Freida Cooke, Sheila Delinger, and Billy Hicks, along with their extended families in Elk Park, North Carolina. She is also survived by her stepdaughter, Barbara Parris (Charles) of Morganton, North Carolina, and their daughter, Katrina Parris of California. Helen leaves behind many friends and loved ones who will forever cherish her memory.