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Louise Francis Obituary
Greenville - Louise Dowling Francis, 101 years old, widow of George Anthony Francis, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017.
Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Nellie Farnsworth Dowling and Laurence A. Dowling.
A lifetime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Louise was devoted to her faith and church. She attended Greenville Women's College, now Furman University, and was the oldest graduate of St. Mary's School until her death. Her faith, family, and friends were the hallmarks of her life and she was an avid bridge player. Her trips to Ireland and tracking her ancestors brought her much joy.
Louise is survived by her five children, Aurelia Corbitt, of Dallas, TX, Camilla Hertwig (Ed), of Greenville, Elizabeth Francis, of Greenville, Carolyn Bryant, of Garden City, and Michael Francis, of Atlanta, GA; seven grandchildren, Jay Hertwig (Leslie), David Hertwig (Carrie), Dr. Greg Hertwig (Katie), Michael Anthony Francis (Lauren), Laura Bryant, Camilla Hazelton (John), and Ashley Francis; thirteen great grandchildren, Jacob Hertwig, Ann Elizabeth Hertwig, Sarah Hertwig, Ellie Hertwig, Blakelee Francis, William Hertwig, Jack Clark, Bryant Clark, Michael Hertwig, Trey Hazelton, Cason Hazelton, Katherine Hertwig, and Henley Francis; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank (Charlene) and Robert (Bessie) Dowling; a sister, Sudie Kennedy (Glen); and a son-in-law, Ronnie Corbitt.
Recitation of the Rosary will be held Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown with visitation following from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, November 17, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Nancy Black, Sharon Wilkes, Maria Black, and Marie Davis for their many acts of kindness.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 111 Hampton Ave., Greenville, SC 29601, St. Mary's Catholic School, 101 Hampton Ave., Greenville, SC 29601, or Bon Secours St. Francis Foundation, 1 St. Francis Dr., Greenville, SC 29601.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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Oby Lyles
November 23, 2017
Camilla,
Please know that you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts following the loss of your mother. I pray that you find comfort through your faith and God's grace, support from family and friends, and the many fond family memories both as a child and an adult. I see her beautiful smile in you and know she lives on through you and your family.
Lynn Mackle
November 22, 2017
Louise Francis was a wonderful Southern lady whose warm spirit and gentle manner will be long remembered by all who were privileged to know her. She truly cared about others, and she was a true inspiration and a blessing to so many. How fortunate her loving family was to have had her among them for more than a century!
In God's peace,
Lynn Mackle
Emma Carver
November 19, 2017
What a wonderful woman your mother was , she was a perfect example of how we should all treat others. Always had a smile on her face . Our Dad dearly loved and treasured her .
May God send you comfort and peace
Emma Farnsworth Carver
Emma Carver
November 19, 2017
What a wonderful woman your mother was , she was a perfect example of how we should all treat others. Always had a smile on her face . Our Dad dearly loved and treasured her .
May God send you comfort and peace
Emma Farnsworth Carver
Johnny Smith
November 17, 2017
Carolyn, Michael and to the rest of the family my deepest heartfelt condolences for the loss of your mother. I just learned of this today. Otherwise I would have seen you in person.
No words express enough when we lose those we love. My thoughts are with you all.
Regards, Johnny Smith
November 17, 2017
To all the Francis' ... your Mom was such a great Southern Lady ...... what a great life she had and blessed with such a wonderful family! My prayers to all of you during this time.
Frances Kennedy Nicholson
Debbie Holcombe
November 16, 2017
Louise will be missed by everyone who knew her. She leaves a legacy to her family and friends and wonderful memories. It was a pleasure to be her friend. My prayers to the family.
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