Shannon Franklin Goodin, 58, wife of John Goodin, passed away on October 29, 2026, at UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on October 22, 1968, in Frankfort, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Keith Franklin and Flora Downey Franklin.

Shannon was a homemaker and an excellent cook. She had a lifelong love for animals and a special place in her heart for dogs, especially her beloved companions, Heartley and B-Dawg. In her younger years, she enjoyed horseback riding and had an adventurous spirit. Known for her heart of gold, Shannon will be remembered for her kind and caring nature.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Scottie Franklin.

Shannon is survived by her husband of 11 years, John; two children, Devin Keith Franklin and Morgan Thompson (Nick); her stepchildren, Jessica Townsend (Miles), Steven Goodin (Christine), and Trevor Goodin (Sarah); seven grandchildren; and her siblings, Sheila Clark (Gayle), Johnny Franklin (Rhonda), and Angie Kendall (JW).

Cremation was chosen, and no services are scheduled at this time.

Memorial contributions are suggested to LIFE House for Animals, 14 Fido Court, Frankfort, KY 40601, or Anderson Humane Society, P.O. Box 494, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342. Donations to Anderson Humane Society may also be made online at andersonhumane.org/give-back.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Condolences may be shared online at www.ritchieandpeach.com.