Marie H. Francois

Marie H. Francois

Marie Francois Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 4, 2013.
Mrs. Marie H. Francois, commonly known as "Mommy", of Palmetto, Florida went on to be with her Lord at the age of 73. She was in Haiti with her beloved husband and one of her children. Born on January 14, 1940 in Carcasse, Haiti, "Mommy" married her true and lifetime love, Reverend Luc Francois, with whom she had 11 children. "Mommy" is survived by her husband, Rev. Luc Francois, 11 children and stepchildren; 3 sons-in-law, 2 daughters-in-law, and 20 grandchildren. Additionally, she is survived by 4 sisters; 5 brothers, and the countless nieces and nephews and family members who will forever cherish her memory. The family will be receiving guests on Friday, August 9, 2013 at First Biblical Baptist Church from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The celebration of Mrs. Marie Francois' life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Palmetto, located at 1020 4th Street West, Palmetto, Florida, 34221. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made towards her cherished ministry by writing a check or money order to FBBCP and note: Foundation Marie H. Francois.

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September 22, 2022

Angel Joachim posted to the memorial.

July 29, 2022

Euclid Joseph posted to the memorial.

January 12, 2017

Evelyne Francois posted to the memorial.

Angel Joachim

September 22, 2022

Love you Grandma

Euclid Joseph

July 29, 2022

Thank you for everything. I love you forever, grandma

Evelyne Francois

January 12, 2017

Another birthday, four years, and it feels like yesterday. I still am not able to process the fact that my "mommy" is gone. I love you mom. Have a wonderful birthday with your Savior!!!

Rose for my mommy

Evelyne Francois

May 27, 2016

As I was aching while thinking about my mommy, I found this little poem that expresses so well how I feel.

Onide Francois

July 29, 2015

Missing you so much Mom Love You Until we meet Again Rest in the arm of the Lord Hugs and Kisses.Muah

Evelyne Francois

July 26, 2015

"Un Seul être vous manque et tout est depeuple."
You have marked us so deeply, mom. You are loved, you are missed.... But you are with the one you adore most...

Hyguette Joseph

July 25, 2015

Today marks 2 years since your departure but it still feels like only a few days. Not a day goes by without you passing through my mind. What joy it brings to my heart knowing that you're rejoicing with the Lord that you've waited to long to meet. Until we meet again, mommy, you will forever remain in our hearts.

Hyguette Joseph

October 20, 2014

I love you mommy

Joseph Hyguette

August 11, 2014

It seems like yesterday that we said our last goodbye, mom, but it has been one year and two weeks. I miss you mom. I miss calling you hearing your laughter and your jokes. With tears in my eyes. Love forever. Guetty.

Joseph Hyguette

August 11, 2014

It seems like yesterday that we said our last goodbye, mom, but it has been one year and two weeks. I miss you mom. I miss calling you hearing your laughter and your jokes. With tears in my eyes. Love forever. Guetty.

Hyguette Joseph

May 31, 2014

Mom if you only knew how much I missed you. My hope is to see you again one day. I love you mom.

Evelyne Francois

January 13, 2014

My mom's memory is totally intertwined with my every thought, my reality, my dreams, everything. Not a day passes, not an important event happens, not a sad or happy moment comes by without my mind going straight to her and imagining what she would have said or done. Her smile is constantly before me, her voice, her jokes... For some reason though, I have a hard time associating her with someone who is dead. She remains totally alive in my mind.
Yes, happy first birthday in heaven to my mommy. Oh, how I long to see her again some day. By God's grace, I will for sure.

Hyguette Joseph

January 11, 2014

I know your birthday is just around the corner and I wanted to be the first to say happy birthday. Not a day goes by without you coming into my mind. I miss you dearly and I know you are enjoying your reward in heaven. I hope you have fun celebrating your first birthday with your Lord and Savior. I love you mommy!

Evelyne Francois

November 4, 2013

When I miss my mom so much that the pain becomes unbearable, I turn my spirit's eyes towards the other side and imagine her smiling, enjoying every moment "surrounded by His glory" and his love. I also think about how fully she lived her life... She loved to the fullest, pursued her dreams to the fullest, gave herself to God's work to the fullest, fulfilled God's will in her life to the fullest. Even when it came to being classy... again to the fullest. I know she's one of the few people that can truly say, "I have no regret about the way I lived my life."
I dread Thanksgiving. She was such a presence, more than any other holiday. She would have started preparing by now. On the eve of Thanksgiving she would spend all night preparing beautiful, artfully decorated dishes and early in the morning she would start calling every one of us, making sure we'll be there on time. She would be making sure everything is perfect until the very last minute... and then she would finally hurry to take a shower, encouraging us to start and not wait for her.
What a classy, devoted, caring, selfless lady she was.
Yes, I can only imagine, but how I wish I could actually see her in heaven, hug her, see her smile, hear her voice. Thank God we all have the same blessed assurance of being reunited some day in the presence of the one we all love, our Jesus, our Savior

Mom and me after church

Evelyne Francois

August 21, 2013

Chachie and Grandma recently after church

Evelyne Francois

August 21, 2013

Chachie and her two grandmas

Evelyne Francois

August 21, 2013

Chachie and her Grandma

Evelyne Francois

August 21, 2013

Watson Sylvains

August 14, 2013

I had the honor of meeting Soeur Luc in two different avenues. First, in the christian family and second, we had worked for the same company once. In both occasions, she was always carrying this welcoming smile while engaging in conversations. I'd like to offer this quote on her behalf. "The world is your mirror and your mind is a magnet.
What you perceive is in this world is largely a reflection of your own attitudes and beliefs.
Life will give you what you attract with your thoughts think, act and talk negatively and your world will be negative.
Think and act and talk with enthusiasm and you will attract positive results".

Michael LeBeuf

Hermione Francois

August 14, 2013

Mommy
I love you and I wlways will love You. The only regret that I have is the fact that we did not accomplishe our mission together, but I promise you that I will keep that. You're in a better place now and we shall see each other again one day. Love you always Hermione Francois.

Marie-Anna Brooks

August 14, 2013

I love you very much, Grandma and I will miss you forever. Thank you for everything that you have taught me. Love Always

Your: Nana.

Christian Brooks

August 14, 2013

Love You Grandma Cause You Made the Best food ever I will always talk to you. You Will Always be With me and in my Heart.
Love You Always.

Your Christian

Coby Eugene

August 14, 2013

She was the best grandma ever she did every thing for us she loved us and cared for us she cooked for us every Sunday and she Always Thought all of us how to act and how to be good to our parents for that I will be grateful love you Grandma and i will miss you.
Coby.

Tristan Brooks

August 14, 2013

Grandma
You use to make the best Cookies and Cakes.I Remember When You use to Drop and Pick us up From School I Will Miss You and I Love You.

Jared Francois

August 14, 2013

Grandma, it was time for you to go because "God said come home". I'm going to miss you and your food grandma. I love you!

Shady Francois

August 14, 2013

Grandma, walking into the house and not going through our usual routine has been the biggest reality check for me, not seeing those nice pearly whites smile back at me when I say “hi grandma” and you asking “how are you doing baby?” has made everything become so unfamiliar, because there is a great piece of everyone's lives now missing. Your dedication to all that you put your mind to and perseverance is what I will always remember about you. You set the bar high for all of us and I am thankful to have had you as a teacher, I hope to become half the women you were. I am also grateful that our last words to each other were “I love you” on the day you left for the airport to fulfill one of your many dreams, and projects, because that has been the one thing that has brought me peace and happiness as we mourn your death. I can't wait for the day I get to witness that beautiful and uplifting smile again. I love you, Shady

August 11, 2013

Guy... I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Her spirit will never leave you and your family. May she rest in peace. GOD bless her and your family.

August 9, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. May God strengthen you and be with you. My prayers are with you.

Carletta Floyd (Pametto, Fl)

Louis Denis

August 8, 2013

I will always remember you as the kind and loving person you were when you walked upon this earth.

Sandra F. Irilus

August 8, 2013

Tu as été pour moi une inspiration, une modèle. Tu étais pour moi une seconde mère; Je ne peux pas compter combien de fois tu m'as appelé "Pitit fi-m"... La seule chose que Je regrettes le plus c'est que Je t'ai rencontré trop tard dans ma vie. Manmie, tu resteras toujours vivante dans ma mémoire!

Marvel Joseph

August 8, 2013

Grandma, I still can't believe this. Although it is extremely cliche, you REALLY are in a better place. We miss you so much but one day we will see again.

Jeancil Denis

August 8, 2013

Aunti, words cannot express the way I felt upon finding out that you were gone .But i know you are in heaven now. May the Lord bless you and strengthen the family .

Euclid Joseph

August 8, 2013

Grandma,
Thank you for teaching me to love myself and to love others around me. Also for always being there for me and loving me no matter what mistakes I made. I know that you're rejoicing with our Lord and Savior, and we'll all be with you one day. I love you grandma.
Euclid Joseph (Boynton Beach, FL)

Luce Francois

August 8, 2013

ommy,I want to thank you for being one of the first people to teach me the word of God, because that is the one thing that has kept me going trough these years.I am forever grateful to you for that and I know that your presence will always remain among us, I love you dearly, Poupi.

Carl Denis

August 8, 2013

Le malheur de t'avoir perdu ne me fera jamais oublier le bonheur de t'avoir connu. I will remember you, we will remember you, Mommy. Until we meet again.

Hermendy Francois

August 8, 2013

Hey Grandma I miss you even through all the struggle you always find a way to keep the whole family up and happy I'm saying thank you for all that I love you and always

Tacha

August 8, 2013

Mommy,thank you for letting me be a part of you. You've took me in like your own and you have showered me with your love, kindness, your prayers and all the sweetest memories. We will all remember your talents. What a gift you were to us. You will always be the Queen of our hearts. I hope to be half of the woman that you were. We love you!
Your Tacha

Christianne S. Francois

August 8, 2013

MOM,
I remember your first embrace.I remenber the day you welcomed me as one of your own.I give thanks to the Lord for having met you.The laughter, the camaraderie and the fun will nver be the same around the Thanksgiving table.You will be sorely missed despite you are now in a better place. With love, Christianne S. Francois
Christianne Francois (Boynton Beach FL, FL)

Anette Gladys Charles Joseph

August 8, 2013

UNE FEMME UNE HISTOIRE .La commune de Carcasse dans la GRANDE ANSE fut heureuse d accueillir un beau matin une petite fille qui deviendra une star qui fera tache d huile et restera gravée dans les annales de l'histoire. Son passage sur terre est un livre d'or ouvert à tous,une source inépuisable, un trésor. Marie Holnie, soeur Luc, Mamie , coquette de nature, intelligente, sérieuse, responsible, mere, femme de pasteur, lacha son parfum de rose au sol de ses pairs, ses connaissances. Cette odeur subtile permettra à la flamme d' amour , de confidence, de respect mutuel ,de pardon,de sincérite, d atteindre le niveau de la perfection et de rester allumer de génération en generation.

Josue Francois

August 8, 2013

Mom, I don't know what to say. I cannot find words to say how much I will miss you. I know God is in control and that was His plan to take you when he did. You are in a better place right now. I love you, mommy cherie.

Marc Etienne

August 8, 2013

Mommy forever you'll be in my heart, I can still hear your voice calling me out ( my love, my son ), I will never forget you.

Ruth Francois

August 8, 2013

Mom,
I know leaving us was the last thing on your mind but when God calls us, there is nothing we can do but to say "here i am Lord", we all know you are rejoicing with your heavenly father. I love you and will miss you immeasurable Mom.

Pastor Rico Francois

August 8, 2013

Mom,
You were my 911 call! I will miss you but I know that you are in a better place.
Love you,
1 John 4:14-15

J. Abner Francois

August 8, 2013

You will always be remembered. You will be with us always, though not physically,but in the spirit, until the glorious day we all will be reunited in heaven.

Jasline Eugene

August 8, 2013

mommy you will always have a place in my heart, you were the best mom in the world. I will never forget you and will forever love you.
your beloved daughter,

Daniela Antoine

August 8, 2013

Mommy, words cannot express what I feel and how I feel, but I want you to know that you touch my life more than you even knew. You always treated me as your own and I know you loved me and I love you also. May you rest in peace cause I know you are now singing with the angels.You will always be in my thoughts.

Fabienne Francois

August 8, 2013

n most marriages, the wife usually dreads meeting their mother in law. This was not the case for the most part. You became a second mother to me and embraced me through it all. You were the perfect example of a faithful wife. The prayers that you carried out weekly for your family is what will keep this family together in this hard time and will always be a part of your great legacy. I love you mommy.

Guy Francois

August 8, 2013

Mommy, my first love, the one who gave me my first intimate name "doudou"! a name that always tickles me funny when you say it. You've taught so me many things in life but most of all, you taught me to love and respect people. Thanks for dedicating me to the Lord as Hanna did with Samuel. Because of this dedication I am who I am today. "I Love you" is too weak of an expression to tell you. Ti Manmie Cherie-m nan, Tu es mon existance, a bientot mon coeur!

Lucile Francois

August 8, 2013

Mom,
I know that my God is too wise to make any mistake. Mom, you were my strength when I was weak. You always felt my pain when I was suffering and you were always there by my side in my difficult times. I will miss you immensely but I know the life lessons you've instilled in me will continue to mold me into the woman of God you inspire me to become.
I love you Mom,
Psalms 23:1-6

Tamara Noel

August 8, 2013

When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing this will be! When we all see Jesus, will sing and shout the victory!" Never has a woman embodied more perfectly the virtues of the Proverb 31 Woman; let her works praise her!
Tamara Noel (Durham, NC)

Hyguette Joseph

August 8, 2013

My mom was the most inspirational woman that anyone has ever met. She worked hard and proclaimed the word of God wherever she went. She will be dearly missed but by the grace of God we will one day all join her in heaven.

Tristan Brooks

August 8, 2013

Grandma
You use to make the best Cookies and Cakes.I Remember When You use to Drop and Pick us up From School I Will Miss You and I Love You.

Caleb Francois

August 8, 2013

Grandma"...Amusing, A faithful servant of God, and inspiring are just three of the many characteristics you shared as my grandmother. Whenever I needed a good laugh I could always count on your hilarious jokes and good cooking to cheer me up. My most cherished memories of you were the personal car rides we shared and the fun we had together during vacation. You were my rock and left an indelible place in my heart. I love you and miss you and cant wait for the day that I see you again.

Evelyne Francois-Constant

August 8, 2013

Mommy, a very, very good thing happened to you on July 25, 2013, as you finally beheld the face of the one you loved so much and was so passionate about. However, a very heart wrenching thing happened to me as I lost a role model, a best friend,a confidante. How can I make it through life without your everlasting smile, your joy for life, your youthfulness.
I know you're happy, mom, but it hurts so much, I miss you so much...

Gephte Francois

August 8, 2013

My darling mommy, of extreme strength, courage and love.
Who was beautiful, soft and now peaceful and free as a dove.

Thank you for the gift of life, thank you for your blessings. Thank for your strength.
Thank you for your unconditional love and your laughter. For being such a person whom I will always and have always held deep in my heart now and here after.

You son, Gephte Francois

Linda & Pierre Gousse Francois

August 5, 2013

We are very glad to have known her and to be part of the family. We admired her greatly for her example of leadership in teaching others about Christ's love and how Christ wants us to live, And we also admired her example of service in how she loved her family. My husband and I will miss her great hospitality in making us and others feel welcome. We will miss her dearly. Our prayers and love are with you all.

Jean Obed Delcy

August 5, 2013

I lost a motber and a friend. She trusted me with her daughters when she left Haiti for Florida. We saw last in EdenHaiti my wonderful garden to the universe. Lost of memories. I am sure I will see her again in a perfect place. May every one finds comfort and remember her legacy.
Jean Obed Delcy

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