Doretha Francis Obituary
The world bids farewell to Doretha Francis of Bel Air, Maryland, born in Opelousas, Louisiana, departing on March 16, 2026 at the age of 86. Doretha 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 Doretha Francis to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward A. Ross and Annie Jenkins Ross Garrison; her husband Alexander Matthews Francis, Jr.; her brothers, Herbert A., Joseph Sam and Richard Warren Ross; and her stepfather Saul Garrison of Louisiana.
She is survived by: her children, Madalyn Anita, Darrell (Sharon) and Gerald Francis (Michelle); her grandchildren, Alexander III, Julian and Jerra Francis; her great grandchildren, Alexander Josiah (A. J.) and James Francis; her sisters-in-law, Barbara Owens, Dorothy Smart, Betty Wienhoff and Joyce Dixon (Eugene); her godson Mark Brown; and her sister Beverly Greene. She is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends.
