JoAnn V. Francis Dobbins Obituary
In loving memory of JoAnn V. Francis Dobbins of Clarksburg, West Virginia, who departed this world on May 12, 2025 at the age of 94. JoAnn 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 parents, Denzil Francis and Marie Francis of Lewis County; her daughter Rebecca Dobbins Wine; and her siblings, Lucille Francis Marks of Clarksburg, Betty Francis Boram of Fairmont and Warren Francis of Fairmont.
She is survived by: her children, Judy Straley Gonzalez of Clarksburg, Janet Straley Utt (David) of Jane Lew, Robert Vincent Straley (Mary Ann) of Clarksburg, Michael Ray Dobbins (Donna) of Louisville, KY and Charles Edwin Dobbins (Lea Ann) of Good Hope; and her siblings, Ralph Francis of Albuquerque, Charles Francis of Clarksburg, Jerry Francis of Jane Lew and Carol Bennington of Lumberport. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 11 great great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, May 18th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home (201 Edison St, Nutter Fort, WV 26301). A memorial service was held on Sunday, May 18th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, JoAnn requested that donations be made to the North View United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 1320 N. 19th St, Clarksburg, WV 26301. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at http://www.amoscarvelli.com.
