Shirley A. Francis Obituary
Shirley A. Francis (Sauk Rapids, Minnesota) passed away on September 29, 2026. Shirley, born on March 10, 1935, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. 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 Shirley A. Francis to show support.
Shirley will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Shirley will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Shirley’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sydney Drager and Grace Drager (Eldred); her husband Darwin Francis; and her sons, Mark and Jeff.
She is survived by: her daughter Julie Francis of Roseville; her daughter-in-law Cindy Francis of St. Cloud; and her grandchildren, Stacia and Joseph. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 11th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Homes-Sauk Rapids (324 2nd Ave S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379). A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 11th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the same location.
