Hazel Bernice Francis Obituary
The memory of Hazel Bernice Francis in Wekiva Springs, Florida, born in Erwin, Tennessee, who passed away on May 30, 2024 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Simerly and Laura Belle Melton Simerly; her husband Ralph Francis; her daughter Mary Ellen Kraft; and her sister Stella Francis.
She is survived by: her sister Daisy Strasinger; her son Roger Francis (Deborah); her son-in-law Thomas Kraft (Dorothy); her grandchildren, Heather Peeples (Trevor), Michael Francis (Rachael), David Francis, Jason Mazza (Candice), Justin Mazza (Jennifer) and Zachery Kraft (Renee); and her great grandchildren, Greta, Ray, Thomas, Miliani, Olivia, Jude and Ava Jayden.

September 27, 2024
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