Francis Ann Johnson

Francis Ann Johnson obituary, Martin, KY

Francis Ann Johnson

Francis Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Martin on Dec. 19, 2025.
Francis Ann Johnson, 55 of Kite, KY, passed away December 17, 2025 at Hazard ARH. Born May 12, 1970 in McDowell, KY, she was the daughter of Robert Junior & Ruby Henderson Newsome. Francis was preceded in death by her husband, Don Johnson Jr. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Francis is survived by one son: Mark Johnson of Wheelwright, KY; daughter: Michelle Ann Johnson of Wheelwright, KY; brothers: Dave Newsome of Wayland, KY, Michael Newsome, Bobby Newsome, Johnny James Newsome, Tony Newsome & Andy Newsome all of Hi Hat, KY. Francis was preceded in death by her sisters: Sherry Newsome, Mary Helen Newsome & Mary Ellen Newsome. Francis will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Visitation after 6pm Monday (December 22, 202) Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church, Melvin, KY
Funeral services 1pm Tuesday (December 23, 2025) at the church with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Matthew Tackett Cemetery, Melvin

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