Francis Marie Curtis

Francis Marie Curtis obituary, Alexandria, LA

Francis Marie Curtis

Francis Curtis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jeane's Funeral Service - Leesville on Jan. 22, 2026.
A funeral service for Francis Marie Curtis will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Jeane's Funeral Service in Leesville with Reverend John Lewing officiating. A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Francis was born February 15, 1947, in Many, Louisiana and passed away January 21, 2026, in Alexandria, Louisiana at the age of 78. She lived in Louisiana all of her life mostly in the Hornbeck area but also in Keithville. She worked for a while in role play at Fort Polk and then was the owner of Crinnon's Corner Restaurant in Hornbeck. Francis enjoyed shopping and tending to her flowers and being outdoors fishing or camping.

Francis was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Robert Spears and Mary Alice Gordon Spears; grandson, Justin Brooks; and sister, Barbara Spears.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Robert Brooks of Hornbeck, LA;

daughter, Barbara Davis of Hornbeck, LA;

grandchildren, Haley Brooks, Austin Brooks, Brooks Bridges (Brandy), and Jacklyn Thompson (D.J.);

great-grandchildren, Carter, Averi, John Austin Jr., Braylon, Dawson, Presley, Elisha, Justlynn, Ezekiel, and Roman;

brother, Jack Robert Spears Jr. (Kathy) of Dubach, LA;

sisters, Charlotte McCain (Danny Patterson) of Keithville, LA and Patricia Johnson of Catawba, SC;

and extended family members and friends.

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