This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mabeone Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17984/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MOUNT AIRY, NC - Mrs. Alice Mariam Gowman Francis, 90, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009, at Ridgecrest Retirement Center. Mrs. Francis was born December 27, 1918, in Detroit, MI, to Carl and Bessie Gowman. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Francis was a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Betty and David Jones of Mount Airy, Carolann and Brian Bishop of Rochester Hills, MI, and Joyce Dashney of Mount Airy; four grandchildren, Larry Dashney, James "Jim" Jones, Danny Jones, and Cynthia Grimes; five great-granddaughters, Molly Dashney, Olivia Jones, Isabella Jones, Paige Grimes, and Addison Grimes; and a brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Betty Gowman of Shelby Township, MI. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Francis was preceded in death by her husband, Albert William Francis; a sister, Bertha Foster; and a brother, Don Gowman. The funeral service will be held Sunday, December 20, 2009, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Roger B. Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday in the Fireside Room of First Baptist Church from 1:00 PM until the hour of the service. www.moodyfuneralservices.com Mt Airy News 19 Dec 2009 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.