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Bethleen Francis, age 83, of Garrett, KY, widow of Sterling Francis, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Highlands ARH, Prestonsburg, KY. She was born February 23, 1942 in Pippa Passes, KY, a daughter of the late Clarence and Francis Jacobs Huff. She was a member of the Garrett First Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons; Shawn Phillip Francis and Christopher Francis, both of Garrett, KY, one daughter; Tammy (Larry) Laferty, Prestonsburg, KY, one brother; Laurel Huff, Cincinnati, OH, one sister; Orzie Likens, Rittman, OH, two grandsons; Tyler Francis and Kason Joshua Francis.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by one son; Brian Wayne Francis, two brothers; Clinton and Canton Huff and one grandson; Joshua Shawn Francis.
Graveside service will be conducted Monday, December 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, KY, with Willie Crace officiating, burial will follow. Visitation is after 5 p.m. Sunday at Hall Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial contributions be made to the Floyd County Homeless Shelter, PO Box 1746, Prestonsburg KY 41653
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Floyd County Homeless Shelter
PO Box 1746, Prestonsburg KY 41653
Tel: 1-606-949-2018
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