Mildred D. Francis, age 90 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was a very spirited and courageous lady. Mildred was a loving mother grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband Melvin Francis, five brothers and 1 sister. Survived by her children, Vickie Brown, Steven Francis, Cheryl Wells and Susan (Mike) Easterday; grandchildren, Ricky Branum (John Fields), Stephanie Francis (Matt Howell), Jessica Doggett (Steven),Sarah Easterday and fiancé` (Lj Joyce), Amy Johns (Frank) and Katie Wells, many loving great-grandchildren; brother, Joe Davis, several sisters-in-law,nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens at 1:45 pm Saturday for a 2:00 pm graveside service. In lieu of flowers please make donations in honor of Mildred to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Condolences are welcome at weaverfuneralservices.com.