Patty Franklin, 80, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, May 17. Ms. Franklin was a retired school teacher and a member of the Covington First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Rev. William "Bill" Franklin; two sons, William Michael Franklin of Omaha, NE and Samuel Joseph Franklin of Covington; three daughters, Melinda Rae Clayton of Deltona, FL, Tracy Renee Franklin of Hatboro, PA and Amanda Susan Johnson of New York, NY; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services for Ms. Franklin will be private.