Cora Francis Obituary

The passing of Cora Francis of Marshall, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 30, 2025 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cora Francis to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Foster Washburn and Eula Parsons Washburn; her spouse Bobbie Joe Francis Sr.; her sons, John and Jerry Noyes; and her siblings, Jim, Dwight, Harold Dean, Carl, Glen and Patsy Thompson.

She is survived by: her grandson Jesse Noyes (Kelly); her great grandchild Hazel Noyes; her daughter-in-law Joanne Vician; her stepchildren, Bobbie Joe Francis (Sharon) and Doris Beltz (Bill); her stepgrandchildren, Jacob Francis (Jennie), Jeff Francis (Tonya), Nicole Engle (Brent), Dawn Bradbury (Harrison) and Tory Beltz; and her sisters, Eula Hall and Karon Johnson. She is also survived by several great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Sunday, February 2nd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Pearce Funeral Home (314 S 6th St, Marshall, IL 62441). A funeral service was held on Sunday, February 2nd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Summer Lunch Program.