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Denise Franklin

by Betsy Chapman

Dear Wake Forest Students, Faculty and Staff,

I am saddened to announce that Denise Franklin, a third-year Master of Divinity student at the School of Divinity, died October 31 while undergoing care at a Winston-Salem hospital.

We extend our condolences to her family and fellow students, as well as faculty and staff who knew her.  Her passing is a loss for the entire Wake Forest community.  May Ms. Franklin’s family and friends find comfort and support as they grieve her loss and remember her life.

Ms. Franklin was a well-known person in our region of the state, having been a news anchor at television station WXII before managing radio station WFDD at Wake Forest several years ago. Previously, she was an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Communication.

A celebration for Ms. Franklin’s life is scheduled for Nov. 7 at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 450 Metropolitan Drive, Winston-Salem.  The family will receive visitors at 11 a.m. and a funeral service will follow at 12 noon.

Wake Forest offers support and counseling services for all students, faculty and staff.  The University Counseling Center may be reached at 758-5273 and the Office of the Chaplain may be contacted at 758-5210.  For faculty and staff, there is also the Employee Assistance Program at 716-5493.  Please do not hesitate to seek support.

Sincerely,

 

Nathan O. Hatch
President

Contact

To contact the Office of Family Engagement or Family Communications, please visit our contact page.

 

For mental health assistance: 336-758-CARE (2273) is a service that ensures someone will always be available (i.e., 24/7 M-F, weekends and university holidays) to provide caring and thoughtful consultation services for Wake Forest students in need of mental health assistance or support. You can also visit we.wfu.edu for resources.