Guylene Kay Franklin, 76, of Lebanon, Missouri, died Thursday, January 21, 2026, in Lebanon, Missouri.
She was born August 8, 1949, in Lebanon, Missouri to Thomas “Guy’’ Jennings and Dorothy Jewel (Buatt) Jennings.
Those preceding Guylene in death include her parents; two sons, Robert Dale “Robbie’’ Franklin and Gregory David “Greg’’ Franklin; and one brother, Tommy Joe Jennings.
Guylene began her career in banking shortly after high school. She began in the Kansas City area, later Springfield, Missouri, and eventually Lebanon, Missouri. She worked at several local banks, eventually retiring from Mid-Missouri Bank. Guylene was an animal lover, especially of her cat, Prince. Time spent with her family is what she treasured most.
She was a member of Community Baptist Church.
Guylene is survived by three siblings, Sharon Null and her husband Grover, Tim Jennings and his wife Sherry and Gina Sommer and her husband John; one sister-in-law, Marianne Jennings; and granddaughter Avery Hicks, all of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews, who she adored, as if they were her children and grandchildren; other relatives and countless friends.
There will be a private graveside service at a later date at Franklin-Lowery Cemetery. Her wishes were to be cremated.
Memorials have been suggested to the Franklin-Lowery Cemetery. Donations can be left at or mailed to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, 1001 N. Lynn or P.O. Box 948, Lebanon, Missouri 65536.
Arrangements are under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. Sign guest book at www.shadelscolonialchapel.com.
