Lois A Francis' Obituary
Lois A. Francis, 73, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Monday, October 11, 2010 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. She was born on February 16, 1937 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Cecil Tim Bounds and Ruby Stanfield Bounds. On June 1, 1952 she married James Ed Francis in Melrose, IL. Survivors include her husband, James Ed Francis of Martinsville, IL; son, Ed Francis and wife Paula of Yale, IL; son, Paul Francis of Martinsville, IL; daughter, Donna Brown and husband Doit of Newburgh, IN; sister, Betty Stephens of Naples, FL; brothers, Jim Bounds and wife Leatha of Dixon, CA; Wilford Bounds and wife Betty of Marshall, IL; Eugene Bounds and wife Betty of Philo, IL; grandchildren, Brandon, Ashley and Austin Francis, Amanda and Kyle Brown; and great grandchildren, Blaykli and Brenly Francis. Her parents and brother, Donald Bounds preceded her in death. Mrs. Francis was a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at the Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL with Rev. Ivan Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in the Dugan Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to Arthritis FOUNDATION of Greater Illinois, 2621 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61604. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwellfh.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Wednesday, October 13, 2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home , Service Wednesday, October 13, 2010 2:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL ,
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