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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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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Vera Lee Johnson

  • By 7031791897
  • 13 May, 2022

May 17, 1958 - May 7, 2022

Vera Lee Berry Johnson was born on May 17, 1958, to Leon Berry and
Vivian Anderson in Natchez, Mississippi and is the middle child to 8
children. The family migrated to Monrovia, CA when she was only 6
months old. She completed her formal education and graduated from
Mount Olive Continuation in Monrovia, Ca in 1976.

In 1978 Vera bared her first child and had another daughter in 1981.
Vera relocated to Detroit, MI in 1983 with the father of her children
(Reuben) and later moved back to California in 1990 engaged to Jeffrey.
In 1992 Vera attended Citrus College in Glendora, CA and earned her license as a
cosmetologist. She also learned how to play her favorite card game at school
(Spades). In 1998 Vera moved to San Bernardino with her grandson Eric in tow
where she met her best friend and love of her life "Leslie "Bookie" Johnson in 1991.

Vera relocated to Las Vegas with Bookie in 2000 with her grandson Eric in Tow.
Life happened, Vera married someone, but said that marriage didn't count. She
married Bookie upon his return in June 2006. Yes….. Vera was a rolling stone, just
kidding, she just didn't take any crap from anyone and when she was done, she was
done, she's a Taurus and I guess it's the Bull in her. Vera grew up in a house of music
and she loved music, her favorite rapper in this era was Cardi B and her lifetime
love was Smokey Robinson. Even though she loved her some Bookie, he had to
make room for Smokey. She called herself "Sexy VB." Vera spent her days spoiling
her grandkids and worked as a security guard in Vegas up until she became
disabled. She always had a revolving door for nearly anyone who needed her help.
Her heart was as big as her mouth and everybody loved her to a fault, even when
she was as mean as a grizzly and as stubborn as a bull, you couldn't tell her nothing
because she was sexy, funny, and looked better than her kids, let her tell it.

Vera preceded in death by her husband Leslie "Bookie" Johnson, stepson Jamari
Johnson, parents Vivian and Leon Berry, siblings Vivian Berry Jr. and LT, mother-
in-law Ruby Johnson, cousin in law Darryl Riley, aunts Yvonne Clark, Elizabeth
Ward, and her close friend Wanda Stevenson. Vera leaves to cherish her
memories, siblings Leona & Charity Berry, Yvonne Baber, Russell & Leon Berry.
Daughters: Katrina Allen & husband Tommy Allen, & Ruby Butler. Children gained
through marriage; Cher Williams, Jazurie and Jeremy and her daughters half
siblings; Sequina & Reuben Butler Jr. Grandkids: Eric Williams, Drew 'Anthoni
Alejos, Charles Tate III and RayNieceya "her princess" Stevenson and a
greatgrandchild on the way (Charles Tate & Ariel Laney), Father in-law Tommy
Johnson, Sister In-laws Melissa and Tina and a host of friends, nieces, nephews,
and cousins that loved her dearly especially her Amber Wamber, Shawnie Pooh
and a very special friend Audrey McCullum.
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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