NILES - Donna Lee Francis 87, of Warren Avenue, passed away peacefully at 8:43 a.m. on Thursday December 19, 2019 at her daughter's residence of a lung ailment.
She was born in Niles on December 5, 1932 the daughter of John H. and Christine (Swauger) Brown Sr. and lived in Niles her entire life. She was a member of the Holiness Gospel Mission Church and enjoyed camping and cake decorating. Above all she cherished the time spent at activities with her family and grandchildren.
Donna is survived by six children, Karen Warner with whom she made her home, Robin (Diana) Francis of McDonald, John Francis of Cortland, Terry (Teresa) Francis of Niles, Raymond Francis of Niles, Jacqueline Kotsol of Niles; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother, John H. (Petra) Brown Jr. of White Lake, Michigan and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ray Gordon Francis whom she married on November 19, 1955 and who died on March 16, 2008.
Calling hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Monday December 23, 2019 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. The Funeral will follow at noon at the funeral home. Pastor Diana Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery.
Visitation
DEC
23.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home
126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
Funeral
DEC
23.
12:00 PM (EST)
Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home
126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446