Florence Edell Reich Francis Obituary
In loving memory of Florence Edell Reich Francis of Tupelo, Mississippi, who departed this world on October 18, 2025 at the age of 76. Florence leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Denton Eugene Reich; and her brothers, Roy Reich and Daniel Reich. She is survived by: her mother Willa Dean Reich; her husband George T. Francis; her daughters, Agena Hodge, Kristy Smith (Mike), Cary Rhodes (Billy) and Verita Marshall (Jay); her grandchildren, Megan Smith, Brandon Smith, Ethan Hodge (Ariana), Everett Hodge, Tyler Jordan (Darian), Dylan Marshall and Lauren Greene (Riley); her great grandchildren, Josie Greene, Acen Jordan, Jax Jordan, Ryker Jordan and Madelyn McCammon; her siblings, Myra Hurd, Cecilia McMillen (Johnny Earl), Melissa Kyle (Noel) and Darryl Reich (Martha); and her caregiver Kathy Kelly.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lee Memorial Funeral Home (5257 Raymond Ave, Tupelo, MS 38879). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Sanctuary Hospice House PO Box 2177 Tupelo, MS 38803.
