Essie Franklin, 76, of Bryan, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. A gathering for remembrance will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We invite everyone to honor her legacy at the funeral service, which will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the United Full Gospel Baptist Church, located at 1600 West Martin Luther King Jr. Street in Bryan. Interment will follow at Bryan City Cemetery, where her spirit will continue to inspire all who knew her.