Mrs. Francis, 94, of Charlotte, died June 15, 2011, at Emeritus at Eastover, surrounded by her family.
She was born December 9, 1916, in Bethel, NC, one of ten children of Molly and Riley Bullock. A graduate of East Carolina University, she taught elementary school for 31 years, primarily at Rama Road School. Her passion for teaching was far-reaching in Sunday school, choir and the classroom. She was truly the consummate “teacher” influencing countless lives.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Rev. Charles Arthur Francis.
She is survived by her children, Carol Goode, Steve Francis and Gaye Taylor; grandchildren, Kiersten Devine, Julian Francis, Charles Francis, Brandon Taylor, Brittany Taylor, and Logan Taylor; great-grandchildren, Ava DeVine, Liza Devine, Finn Devine and Rilynn Taylor; her brother, Dr. W.R. Bullock; and sister, Nell Gardner.
The family expresses their deepest appreciation to the extraordinary Memory Care Staff “Angels” @ Emeritus and Hospice of Charlotte.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Emeritus at Eastover “Memory Care”, 3610 Randolph Road, Charlotte, 28211 or St. John’s Baptist Church, 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Harry & Bryant Company.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2011at St. John’s Baptist Church Chapel.
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