Veronica Franklin Witherspoon

Beloved Norwalk Resident

Veronica Franklin Witherspoon, age 60, of Norwalk, CT, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT. She was the wife of the late Willie Bill Witherspoon.

Ronnie as she was affectionately called, was born on May 21, 1948 in Alcolu, South Carolina, daughter of Queen Elizabeth Franklin Monroe and the late Frank Monroe.

During her early childhood, she was a member at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Alcolu, SC. She graduated from Manning High School in Manning, SC. After high school, she relocated to Norwalk, CT.

She was employed at Character Novelty Toy Factory and Notre Dame Convalescent Home in Norwalk. Prior to her illness, she was a dedicated, loving homemaker. She had a wonderful gift of crocheting and she enjoyed volunteering in the community. She touched many lives with her smile, laughter, and warm caring ways.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her one, and only loving daughter, Monica Y. Witherspoon of Norwalk, CT, her mother Queen Elizabeth Monroe of Alcolu, SC goddaughter Lorraine Hines of Norwalk, CT, four sisters; Annie Ruth Miller (Leroy) of Norwalk, CT, Debra Van Slyke (Albert) of Sumter, SC, Linda Henry (Thomas) of Manning, SC, Delores Wilson (Roosevelt) of Alcolu, SC, three brothers; David Franklin of Alcolu, SC, Lee Ernest Franklin (Brenda) of Sumter, SC, Anthony Franklin of Alcolu, SC and a host of loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends. She is predeceased by her godson Vonterrell Jermal George.

Funeral services are 12:00 Noon Friday, February 20, 2009 at Baker Funeral Chapel, 84 South Main Street, Norwalk, CT with Bishop Michael D. Densmore, Pastor of Community Tabernacle Church, Stamford, CT officiating; Viewing is 11:30 AM until time of Services in the Chapel and Interment at St. John Cemetery 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT.