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
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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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By 7031791897 April 25, 2025
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Saturday
April 26, 2025
11a ~ 1p
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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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Hester Williams

  • By 7031791897
  • 07 Jun, 2019

Sunrise: September 2, 1928     Sunset: December 12, 2018

Hester was born to the proud parents of Johnnie and Frances Evans on September the 2nd 1928. Hester is the second child of fourteen children. She later married Elder Sidney Williams in Little Rock, Arkansas. In this union six children were born; three daughters and three sons. 

Hester was always very organized, loved to give people orders to cook, especially her favorite niece Roselyn (black girl). Hester selected her friends very carefully and was never a stranger to anyone. 

Hester lived in Richmond California, after living in Richmond California she moved to Los Banos California and then to Las Vegas, Nevada where God brought her home. Hester was a Top chef at Foster's Restaurant in Oakland, California for fifty years, during which she brought her brother in law Billy Bond and her two brothers David Evans and Virgil Evans to Foster's Restaurant where they all worked together. Hester's home was open to anyone who visited her, especially the Safeway warehouse workers; her brother and son in law and their friends. She never turned anyone away that was hungry, and she got it from her Momma Maya.

She loved her music Aretha Franklin, Bobby Blue Band and Tyrone Davis, (Turn back the hands of time).

Hester we are really going to miss you...
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


By 7031791897 April 26, 2025
By 7031791897 April 25, 2025
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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