Bethleen Francis

Bethleen Francis obituary

Bethleen Francis

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Bethleen Francis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hall Funeral Home - Martin on Nov. 28, 2025.

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Bethleen Francis, age 83, of Garrett, KY, widow of Sterling Francis, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Highlands ARH, Prestonsburg, KY. She was born February 23, 1942 in Pippa Passes, KY, a daughter of the late Clarence and Francis Jacobs Huff. She was a member of the Garrett First Baptist Church and a homemaker.

She is survived by two sons; Shawn Phillip Francis and Christopher Francis, both of Garrett, KY, one daughter; Tammy (Larry) Laferty, Prestonsburg, KY, one brother; Laurel Huff, Cincinnati, OH, one sister; Orzie Likens, Rittman, OH, two grandsons; Tyler Francis and Kason Joshua Francis.

In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by one son; Brian Wayne Francis, two brothers; Clinton and Canton Huff and one grandson; Joshua Shawn Francis.

Graveside service will be conducted Monday, December 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, KY, with Willie Crace officiating, burial will follow. Visitation is after 5 p.m. Sunday at Hall Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial contributions be made to the Floyd County Homeless Shelter, PO Box 1746, Prestonsburg KY 41653

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Upcoming Events

Nov

30

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Hall Funeral Home

331 KY Route 122, Martin, KY 41649

Send Flowers

Dec

1

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Davidson Memorial Gardens

5287 US Highway 23 S, Ivel, KY 41642

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Hall Funeral Home - Martin

Only 5 hours left for delivery to next service.