Karen Halle Franklin

Karen Halle Franklin, of Owings Mills, Maryland, passed away at the age of 59. She is survived by her loving children, Carli (Josh) Ruffner, Matthew Franklin (fiancée Sarah Gilman), and Abigail Franklin, as well as her adored grandson, Hayden Ruffner.

Karen is also survived by her cherished sisters Lauren (Shawn) Smith and Susan (Roy) Garfinkel, and beloved mother Josephine (Donald) Franklin. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law Joel (Karen) Franklin, Andrew (Allison) Franklin, and many loving nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father, Carl Halle. Karen was the wife of the late Gary Franklin.

Karen was a selfless, sensitive, loyal, caring, and compassionate woman whose smile lit up every room. She loved being a Gigi. Karen was the glue that held her family together and her passing has left an enormous hole in the lives of everyone she touched.

Services will be held at Sol Levinson’s Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208 on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12:30 pm. The family will not be receiving guests prior to the service. Interment at Beth El Memorial Park (9801 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133) immediately following services. Contributions may be made in Karen’s memory to the charity of your choice.

The family will be in mourning 814 Crystal Palace Ct, Owings Mills MD 21117, on Friday following the interment. The family will receive visitors on Saturday April 5th from 1:00-4:00 pm. Shiva will resume on Sunday starting at 1:00 pm with a service at 7:00 pm.