Mary Lou Francis was born January 4, 1934 at Fredericktown the daughter of Charlie and Eula Francis and passed away on August 11, 2018 in Jasper, Texas at the age of 84 years.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, a sister Nina Fadler Allgier and her husband Firmin R. Francis who she eloped with to Arkansas and got married in 1949.

Mary Lou is survived by her son Stephen L. Francis of Brookeland, Texas, Three (3) grandchildren Kellie Jean Francis of New York, Kaddie Osborne of Lighthouse Point, Florida and Kayla Ott of Valliat, Oklahoma and One (1) great grandchild Elle Olivia Osborne.

Mary Lou was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, she loved fishing, camping and outdoor activities.