Naomi Ilene Francis Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Naomi Ilene Francis of Goreville, Illinois, who passed away on January 14, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Naomi Ilene Francis to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Tyrus Gordon and Lula Muriel Arrowood; her brothers, Danny Arrowood and Larry Arrowood; and her children, Sandra Lynn Smith, Donna Lea Farris and Kenneth Michael Francis.
She is survived by: her husband Robert Lynne Francis of Goreville; her son Bobby Francis; her brothers, Gary Arrowood (Jolleen), Bennie Arrowood (Melva), Gerald Arrowood, Tyrus Arrowood and Byrus Arrowood; her grandchildren, Aaron Farris (Jennie), Ryan Francis, Corrie Farris, Leah Naomi Smith Villa (Mike), Jennifer Pulley (Greg), Amanda Babington (Andrew), Adam Francis (Nelda), Matthew Farris, Chad Francis (Brianna), Benjamin Smith (Lana), Melissa McVicar (Rebecca) and Selin Francis; and her children-in-law, Stuart Farris and Sedef Francis. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Goreville Pentecostal Church, 915 N. Broadway St., Goreville, IL 62939 or to John A. Logan Nursing Department, Donna Farris Memorial Nursing Scholarship, 700 Logan College Drive, Carterville, IL 62918.
