Rosa Lee Franklin Martin, age81, of Rutherfordton passed away Wednesday December 28 at White Oak Manor. Rosa Lee was a native of Rutherford County, a retired textile employee and the widow of Paul Martin. Left to cherish her memory are her children; Paul Richard Martin, David Franklin Martin and Benita Martin all of Rutherfordton and Robin Martin of Germany; a brother Albert Franklin Jr. of Asheville; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Friday at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with David Faunce officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-1:45 PM Friday at Crowe’s Mortuary prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043