Betty Francis's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2023 in Grinnell, Iowa

Betty Francis

December 24, 1928 - February 14, 2023 (94 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Betty Francis's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2023 in Grinnell, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home

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Betty Francis

December 24, 1928 - February 14, 2023 (94 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Betty Francis Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 14, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Betty Francis (Grinnell, Iowa), born in Atlantic City, New Jersey. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles W. Fischer and Edna Fischer (Alderfer); her husband Edward Earl Francis; and her siblings, Charles W. Fischer, Jr. and Frances Michael (Fischer).

She is survived by: her sons, Charles Paul Francis (Gail) of Geneva, IL, Scott Ellsworth Francis (Irene Somyk) of Baltimore and Clayton Alderfer Francis (Ann Ellis) of Grinnell, Iowa; and her grandchildren, Brianna R. Francis of Denver, Sarah W. Francis of Minneapolis and Benjamin E. Francis of St. Paul, Minnesota..

She devoted her volunteer hours to the Alzheimer's foundation and to tirelessly working for women's reproductive rights.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home



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