Margaret Willis Obituary
The world bids farewell to Margaret Willis (Many, Louisiana), departing on December 1, 2025 at the age of 85. Margaret leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Margaret Willis to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Anthony Sam R. Melder and Katherine Britt Melder; her daughters, Charlotte Rena Willis and Janelle Kay Willis Holman; her former husband Raymond "Pawpaw" Willis; and her siblings, A. D. Melder, James Melder, Joe Melder, Sammy Melder and Lucille Melder.
She is survived by: her husband Dennis Franz; her brother David Melder; her children, Raymond Patrick Willis (Tonya), Mark Willis and Donna Benton (Joey); her son-in-law Donald Holman; and her grandchildren, Mary Ann DiFranco (Cami), Ashley Howell (Dustyn), Kasey Sparish (Michael), Matthew Willis (Amy), Chad Willis (Tiffany), Meaghan Willis Talsky (Denver), Calvin Willis (Faith), Baily Willis Stratiou (Logan), Joseph Benton (Debra), Ben Benton, Alissa Willis, Avery Willis and Mark Willis Jr..
Visitation was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Beulah Baptist Church (31725 LA-191, Many, LA 71449). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Oak Hill Baptist Church (210 Oakhill Church Road, Oakdale, LA).
