Aslee (Lisa, Lee) Couser Franklin

Sunrise, September 9, 1941

Sunrise May 7, 2020

"Celebration of Life" - Virtual Memorial Service

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Officiating: Elder Lisa Nanches Jackson and Elder Carl Jackson; Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church

      Aslee Couser Franklin (Lisa, Lee), passed away unexpectedly in Washington, D.C. on May 7, 2020 at the age of 78.  Born on September 9, 1941 in Columbia, South Carolina, Aslee was the eldest daughter of Brady and Lemuel Couser.  At the age of three, she relocated to Washington, D.C. with her parents, where she completed her education in D.C. Public Schools.  Aslee was a member of the Greater Mount Calvary Church and would often praise the Sunday worship services as outstanding.  

      Aslee is preceded in death by her mother, Brady Mace Couser and father, Lemuel (Kelsey) Couser, and two brothers, Allen, and Raymond Mace.  She is survived by former spouse; Andrew McHenry Franklin, daughter, Babette Stephanie Couser-Wright, son-in-law, Bernard Wright; and sister, Barbara Ann Couser-Bailey. 

      Aslee is also survived by niece; Maryetta McCullough, nephew-in-law Stanley McCullough, nephews, Edward and Eric Mace.  Grandson, Gregory Peter Johnson, Jr. granddaughters, Satisha Brayonee’ Johnson- Kornegay, and Lauren Alicia Sims-Cork, grandson-in-laws, Jermaine Kornegay and Jonathan Cork.  Great-grandchildren; Joshua Miles, Jaida Monee’, Janiya Imani, Jordan Makayla, Justice Jermaine, Genesis-Stephanie, Breydi Angelina, Peyton Celeste, and Anthony, Jr.; and three great-great- grandchildren; Madison Brielle, Chloe Royale, and Journey Ileana; along with a host of other relatives, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers.  Aslee will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and so many others. Her memory will live on through each of us and will be lovingly passed on by us to our children and future generations.

(Condensed Obituary-B Couser, 9/4/2020)

                                      Gone Home

                          Phill Rawlins (1917 - 2008)

Does love still last? Then do not weep for me
When from this mortal cast, I am at length set free. 

For I am free and gone is all my pain.
If you have love for me, don't wish me back again.

Oh loved ones dear, now you are left alone,
Have not a doubt or fear, I have just gone home.
                       

                                                 
Aslee's family would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and condolences.

In lieu of flowers, sympathy cards, notes, and donations can be sent to:            

C/O Aslee C Franklin

P.O. Box 3284

Frederick, MD 21705