Rachel F. Francis' Obituary
Rachel F. Francis, 83, of Bradenton, Florida, went home to her Lord, Sunday, August 8, 2021. Born in Taylorville, IL, she was one of five children of the late Elisha and Tillie (McGarvey) Williams. Rachel worked as an office manager in a dental office but if anyone asked, she was a mother, grandmother, and a wife. She took great pride in her marriage of 66 years and the family her and her husband built with love and respect. As a homemaker, she was a wonderful mother always being present for her children and "oh my God....she was a good cook." She also volunteered her time as President of the Elkettes.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Donald, Harry, Kenneth and Audrey.
She will be remembered and missed by her devoted husband, Clyde M. Francis; her beloved children, Sherry (John) Drew, David Clyde (Rhonda) Francis, Patty (John) Winn, Gregory Francis, and L. Patrick (Shauna) Francis; her cherished grandchildren, Tricia, Kristina, Sara, Lora, Taylor, Katie, Kelly, Vivian, Lawson and Leighton; and her dear 17 great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life at a Memorial Mass at St Peter & Paul the Apostle Catholic Church,2850 75th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209, August 28, 2021 at 9:30am.
Family is requesting, donations in Rachel's memory be made to St. Judes Hospital or EFELT.
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