The Kern County Sheriff’s Office announced today the death of 64 year old Maria Franco.In a Facebook video, Kern Sheriff Donny Youngblood says Franco lost her battle to covid-19 on Wednesday night. She served the Sheriff’s Office for 13 years as the Headquarters Receptionist and Gatekeeper. Franco leaves behind her husband, 3 children, and several grandchildren.
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