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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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

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

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LaShauntte Griffin

  • By 7031791897
  • 02 Jan, 2024

Sunrise: August 17, 1981 ~ Sunset: December 19, 2023

Viewing
Friday
January 05, 2024
11a ~ 12p
Serenity Funeral Home
1140 Almond Tree Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada 89104


Service
Friday 
January 05, 2024
12 ~ 1p
Serenity Funeral Home 
1140 Almond Tree Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada 89104

La Shaunter Jenee Kelsey was born August 17, 1981, the first born of a set of twin girls to parents Gwendolyn Williams (who proceeded her in death) and Arthur Griffin. She was number 3 of six girls. La Shauntee was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, stepmother, in-law and friend.

La Shauntee accepted Christ at an early age. She was awesome at teaching the children's ministry and enjoyed praise and worship. In life La Shauntee converted over to the teachings of the Jehovah's Witness but soon found herself back into what she learned as a child. La Shauntee received her education in Orange County. She attended Centralia Elementary, Orangeview Ir. High, Western High and graduated from S.ELF. High She later furthered her education by becoming certified in medical billing and coding.

La Shauntee's favorite pastimes other than being with family were reading, watching tv and listening to music. Some of her favorites were: Books: Bible and The Babysitters Club, Tv shows: Friends, Golden Girls and Mike and Molly, Movies: Brown Sugar, Kingdom Come and Jack and Jill. La Shauntes even wrote a children's book titled "Too Little" but never got 11 published.

La Shaunter met the love of her life, Tony Kelsey, with whom she has been married to since 2007. Together they have 4 beautiful children: Terry, Terrion. Taylor and Tiana and from this union gained 2 more children: Tony Jr. and Tonisha and 2 step grandchildren: Amina and Deshaun with whom she loved as though they were her own.

La Shauntee was one of the humblest people that you would've ever met. She did and gave from the heart. She was s beautiful inside and out. She was a kind, loving and a selfless person, even in her time of passing she considered her loved ones that were present. She had such a strong spirit. La Shauntee was dearly love by all of her family and friends.

La Shauntee leaves to cherish her memories her husband Tony Kelsey, 4 children: Terry. Terrion, Taylor and Tiana, 2 stepchildren. Tony Jr. and Tonisha, 2 step grandchildren: Amina and Deshaun. father, Arthur Griffin, 5 sisters: Myeisha Edwards (husband Donnie), Roshaundra Williams, La Shaun Griffin (twin), La Tonya Griffin and Elyse Busby (husband Jermaine), Grandmother. Lola Williams and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends.

THE LEAVING

Is it truly selfish to want you back again?
I could not calm your mind, I could not ease your pain;
I thought my love would be enough to keep you here with me;
But now I know that was never going to be.

I loved you, I disliked you, we argued and we kissed;
Your face, your touch, your scent forever I shall miss;
To hold you in my arms again, my soul no longer lost;
I'd pay the price and gladly have no worry to the cost.

They say that life gets better and time will ease the pain;
They're fools who cannot see the truth; it can never be the same;
No daytime and no nighttime, just hour by hour by hour;
And time has no more meaning now; life's not sweet, it's sour.

Some think we have a life-force or a soul, some others say;
If I had one, I know it died that dreadful, dreadful day;
Sometimes I know I hurt you, I know that was so true;
But please forgive me for those wrongs,
FOR I ALWAYS WILL LOVE 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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