Mary Alice Francis's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2025 in Oberlin, Ohio

Mary Alice Francis

February 25, 1933 - July 14, 2025 (92 years old)

Oberlin, Ohio

Mary Alice Francis's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2025 in Oberlin, Ohio

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Mary Alice Francis

February 25, 1933 - July 14, 2025 (92 years old)

Oberlin, Ohio

Mary Alice Francis Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mary Alice Francis (Oberlin, Ohio), who passed away at the age of 92, on July 14, 2025. 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 Mary Alice Francis to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Spencer Fenderson and Edna Fenderson; her siblings, Richard, Robert, Duchie Fenderson, Inez Marks, Louise Perry, Vernicha Brooks and Donnella Wallace; and her grandson Ceaser Lancaster.

She is survived by: her husband Gaylord Francis; her children, Ronald Lancaster (Mariella) of Lorain, OH, Maureen Davison (Mark) of Moreno Valley, CA, Anita Grissom (LC) of Chesapeake, VA, Nadine Gilbert (Michael) of Lorain, OH, Michelle Burke (Jeff) of Elyria, OH, Leonard Francis (Elaine) of Elyria, OH, Jeffery Francis (Denise) of Sacramento, CA and Pamela Merchant (Kenneth) of Lorain, OH; and her brother Jimmy Fenderson of Elyria, OH..

Viewing will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Rust United Methodist Church (128 Groveland St, Oberlin, OH 44074). A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brown Robinson Funeral Home



Fri

July 25

Viewing

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Rust United Methodist Church
128 Groveland St, Oberlin, OH 44074

Fri

July 25

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Rust United Methodist Church
128 Groveland St, Oberlin, OH 44074

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July 23, 2025

Janet Joseph wrote a sympathy message

“My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families Ronnie. I know Ronnie Lancaster from working in the Registrar office at Oberlin College. So sorry to hear about your mom. It really hit home bcuz my mom is now 92 yrs old. May you all find peace in the days ahead.❤️Big Hugs Janet”


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July 22, 2025

Adriene Harris wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.”


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