Arcade - Joyce O. Francis of 37 Aristo Terrace and a former
resident of Rushford died Monday, April 1, 2019 in Jennie B. Richmond Nursing
Home, Springville. She was born on February 12, 1940 in Bliss, a daughter of
the late Ally and Isabel Perkins Burdick. She married Walter Francis who
predeceased her on December 18, 2017.
Joyce was a former employee of Prestolite in Arcade. She
enjoyed traveling especially to the Adirondacks, going to the casino, attending
dirt track races with Walt and most of all spending time with her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are her children, Rick (Patty Burdick) Francis of
Rushford, Vicky (Randy) Bliss of Highpoint, NC, Greg (Carolyn) Francis of
Rushford, Mike (Rita) Francis of Arcade, ten grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren, two sisters, Eleanor Ebert of Salamanca, Judy Covert of
Batavia, a brother-in law, Laverne (Nancy) Francis of Batavia, two
sisters-in-law, Irene Francis of Texas, Elaine Francis of Chesnee, NC and
several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents he was predeceased by three
brothers-in-law, Norman Francis, Herb Francis and Melvin Francis and a
sister-in-law, Lorraine Francis. As per Joyce’s wish there will be no visitation
or services. Memorials if desired to: the Yorkshire Fire Department in Joyce’s
name.
