Betsy Douglas Francis
Betsy Douglas Francis
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21
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Newcomer - Northeast Chapel
3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231
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21
Funeral service
4:00 p.m.
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3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231
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Betsy Francis Obituary
Betsy Douglas Francis, 83, of Columbus, passed away October 27, 2025. She was born in Grundy, Virginia on September 17, 1942 to the late Wythe Martin and Jewell (Mabrey) Francis.
Those left to cherish Betsy life include family members, Sharon K. Beach; friend, Ernie Davis; friends of her high school graduating class, whom she had lunch with monthly; and many other family members and friends.
Betsy is preceded in death by her parents.
Immediate family will greet friends and family from 2pm to 4pm, Friday, November 21, 2025 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, and Receptions – Northeast, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43231. A service to honor her life will begin at 4pm, Friday, November 21, 2025, at the funeral home.
The Newcomer family is honored to serve the Francis family and friends. To share a memory or to leave your condolence, please visit the tribute section of the obituary page.
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3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231
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Upcoming Events
Nov
21
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Newcomer - Northeast Chapel
3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231
Send FlowersNov
21
Funeral service
4:00 p.m.
Newcomer - Northeast Chapel
3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231
Send FlowersServices provided by
Newcomer Funeral Home - Northeast Chapel - ColumbusOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.