By 7031791897 July 17, 2025

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF Michael

Michael Francis was born on April 03, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, to William and Sydney Francis whom proceeded him in death. He grew up with his siblings, Terry Francis, and Edward Griffin Jr., in a loving and supportive family. Michael attended Ganesha High School in Pomona, California, where he excelled in academics, and later graduated in 1983.

Michael later joined the Army in 1990, where he received his Army Service Ribbon, a Marksman Badge specializing in rifle marksmanship, and lastly receiving his Sharpshooter certification badge.

Michael later moved to Santa Maria with Sydney and William, where he met and married Marilyn DeWitt in, who preceded him in death. To their union, they had one son, Milton Michael Francis, and two step-sons, Rudy and Romeo. Romeo, who also preceded him in death.

Legacy and Remembrance

Michael's life was marked by love, joy, and a spirit of service. He was a devoted son, caring brother, loyal friend, and loving husband. His radiant smile and positive energy left a lasting impact on everyone he met. Michael's legacy is one of kindness, integrity, and a commitment to making people smile wherever he went.

Michael is survived by his son, Milton Michael Francis, and siblings, Terry Francis, Edward Griffin Jr., and Edith Gillette, and many extended family members and friends. His memory will be cherished forever.

Acknowledgments

The Francis family extends their deepest gratitude for the support, prayers, and love during this difficult time. Your kindness and compassion provide great comfort.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul."

一 Psalm 23:1-3



By 7031791897 July 3, 2025
Wednesday
June 11th, 2025

Serenity FH Chapel
11-11:30a Viewing
11:30-1p Service

2p Burial
Woodlawn Cemetery 
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By 7031791897 June 19, 2025
Friday
June 20th, 2025
Serenity FH Chapel
1140 Almond Tree Lane
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104

Viewing & Service
11:30-1:30p

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By 7031791897 May 14, 2025
Thursday
May 15, 2025
Serenity Funeral Home Chapel

1140 Almond Tree Lane
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104

Viewing11-12:30p
Service12:30-4p
Live Stream
By 7031791897 May 14, 2025
Thursday
May 15, 2025
Serenity Funeral Home Chapel

1140 Almond Tree Lane 
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104

Viewing11-12:30p 
Service12:30-4p 
Live Stream
By 7031791897 May 6, 2025
Saturday 
Viewing
May 17th
11-1p
Serenity FH Chapel

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Burial:
Fairview Cemetery
Gainsville, TX 
76240


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Service
Saturday
April 26, 2025
11a ~ 1p
Serenity Funeral Home
1140 Almond Tree Lane,  Las Vegas, NV 89104
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Friday
April 25th
12-2p
Serenity FH Chapel
1140 Almond Tree Lane 
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104

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By 7031791897 April 16, 2025
Saturday
April 19th, 2025
Services: 10-12p
Tabernacle of Praise

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Florence Ann Potts

  • By 7031791897
  • 07 Apr, 2022

January 13, 1938 - April 2, 2022

Viewing
11:00am-12:00pm
Friday 4/15/2022

Service 
12:00pm-1:00pm
Friday 4/15/2022

Remnant Ministries
325 E. Windmill Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89123

Burial
2:00pm
Friday 4/15/2022

Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary & Cemetery
800 S. Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV 89015
Florence Cato was born 15 minutes after her brother, Lawrence James Cato, on January 13, 1938
to William and Lucille Grant Cato in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

 Mom accepted Christ at an early age. Only six years old when her mother
died, she relocated to Stockton, California to live with her
Aunt. Florence attended Edison High School and graduated in
1955. She later moved to Los Angeles, California where she
worked for Pacific Telephone Co, now known as AT&T
Florence retired after 30 years and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.
She then worked as a slot attendant and retired at the age of 82.

Florence was soft-spoken, loving, and always
working to support her family. She had a heart of gold and was
dearly loved by her entire family. MOM WILL TRULY BE MISSED.
 
She was preceded in death by her father and mother William
and Lucille Grant Cato; four brothers, Wesley Cato, William
Cato, Booker T. Cato and Davidson Cato; one sister, Mercedes
Cato Waller; son, Tyron Jones; daughter, Tiffany Delane
Dixon-Briggs; stepson Marvin Potts; great grandson Divine
Humphrey, and great, great granddaughter Laniah Rankin.

She leaves to cherish her memory her twin brother, Lawrence
James Cato; two sisters, Marie Cato-Heath and Irene Cato-
Antwine; a daughter, Joyce Reneé Jones; two sons, James
Anthony "Jimmy" Jones, Sr. and Marco Edwin Potts; three
stepsons, Mahlon Potts, Jr., Terry Briggs and Sandy June Briggs; four
stepdaughters, Linda Carolyn "Katie" Allen, Sandra, and Wanda
granddaughters, 31 Briggs; nine grandsons, nine
great grandchildren; two great, great
grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends too numerous to
mention, but you know who you are. With LOVE.
By 7031791897 July 17, 2025

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF Michael

Michael Francis was born on April 03, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, to William and Sydney Francis whom proceeded him in death. He grew up with his siblings, Terry Francis, and Edward Griffin Jr., in a loving and supportive family. Michael attended Ganesha High School in Pomona, California, where he excelled in academics, and later graduated in 1983.

Michael later joined the Army in 1990, where he received his Army Service Ribbon, a Marksman Badge specializing in rifle marksmanship, and lastly receiving his Sharpshooter certification badge.

Michael later moved to Santa Maria with Sydney and William, where he met and married Marilyn DeWitt in, who preceded him in death. To their union, they had one son, Milton Michael Francis, and two step-sons, Rudy and Romeo. Romeo, who also preceded him in death.

Legacy and Remembrance

Michael's life was marked by love, joy, and a spirit of service. He was a devoted son, caring brother, loyal friend, and loving husband. His radiant smile and positive energy left a lasting impact on everyone he met. Michael's legacy is one of kindness, integrity, and a commitment to making people smile wherever he went.

Michael is survived by his son, Milton Michael Francis, and siblings, Terry Francis, Edward Griffin Jr., and Edith Gillette, and many extended family members and friends. His memory will be cherished forever.

Acknowledgments

The Francis family extends their deepest gratitude for the support, prayers, and love during this difficult time. Your kindness and compassion provide great comfort.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul."

一 Psalm 23:1-3



By 7031791897 July 3, 2025
Wednesday
June 11th, 2025

Serenity FH Chapel
11-11:30a Viewing
11:30-1p Service

2p Burial
Woodlawn Cemetery 
Live Stream
By 7031791897 June 19, 2025
Friday
June 20th, 2025
Serenity FH Chapel
1140 Almond Tree Lane
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104

Viewing & Service
11:30-1:30p

Live Stream
By 7031791897 May 14, 2025
Thursday
May 15, 2025
Serenity Funeral Home Chapel

1140 Almond Tree Lane
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104

Viewing11-12:30p
Service12:30-4p
Live Stream
By 7031791897 May 14, 2025
Thursday
May 15, 2025
Serenity Funeral Home Chapel

1140 Almond Tree Lane 
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104

Viewing11-12:30p 
Service12:30-4p 
Live Stream
By 7031791897 May 6, 2025
Saturday 
Viewing
May 17th
11-1p
Serenity FH Chapel

Live Stream

Burial:
Fairview Cemetery
Gainsville, TX 
76240


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Service
Saturday
April 26, 2025
11a ~ 1p
Serenity Funeral Home
1140 Almond Tree Lane,  Las Vegas, NV 89104
By 7031791897 April 22, 2025
Friday
April 25th
12-2p
Serenity FH Chapel
1140 Almond Tree Lane 
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104

Live Stream
By 7031791897 April 16, 2025
Saturday
April 19th, 2025
Services: 10-12p
Tabernacle of Praise

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