Tiffany Beth Franklin, age 43 of LaFollette passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, a fight that she never gave up. Tiffany was born on July 26, 1982 in Jamestown, TN and has dedicated her working career to the care of others as a Nurse. She was proud to serve as a Case Manager and Care Coordinator with Choices United Healthcare for the last several years. While at home, Tiffany enjoyed baking, especially for her children’s birthdays, arts and crafts, gardening, and watching true crime documentaries. She was also not afraid to take on any job that needed to be done.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Leasha (Tinch) Stinson, and grandparents, Milton and Rendy Franklin, and Frank and Faye Smith.

She is survived by her loving children, Jacean Shears, Dakota Letner (Madison Frenn), and Kenzi Letner (Kellar Tarwater); father and step-mother, Jim and Tammy Franklin; sister and brother-in-law, Katie and Vance Little; beloved nieces and nephew, Madilyn, Cora, and Tripp; best friends, Lilly Lewis, Michelle Byrge, and Ledford Harnass; and numerous other extended family members, co-workers, and friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Walters Funeral Home Chapel. A time to remember Tiffany’s life will be held at 6:00 PM. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to assist with medical and final expenses at the link below:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tiffany-franklins-cancer-care?utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&ts=1778081994&utm_source=native_options

Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Tiffany Beth Franklin