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1957
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2024
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Gwendolyn Francis Obituary
April 24, 1957 - Jul 5, 2024
After years of fighting cancer, I, Gwendolyn Coates Francis of Nathalie, VA, finally won the battle on July 5, 2024, and now I get to be pain free with Jesus. I am joining my mama, Mary Catherine Dickerson Coates, and daddy, Jack Lee "Judge" Coates.
I leave on earth my daughter, Stacy Tingen, and husband, Randy; a son, Michael Williams; and my beloved grandchildren, Ericka Walker, Nova Rayne Tingen, Koty Tingen, Parker Tingen, and Payton Tingen, all of Nathalie, VA, Mady Tingen, of Santa Rosa, CA, Dillion Williams, of Ocean Isle, NC, Siena Garrett Bruce Williams, Katherine Williams, and Logan Williams, all of Brookneal, VA; two very special friends, Wanda Metcalf, of Manteo, NC, Becky Hartley, of Rayville, LA; a very special nurse, Elise Stovall; and a few special cousins.
Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Halifax Volunteer Fire Department or the Alan B. Pearson Cancer Center in Lynchburg.
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304 Lusardi Drive, Brookneal, Virginia 24528
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