8/11/1937 – 2/19/2016
Former owner of Leola’s Record Shop on 56th and Ames. Preceded in Death by: Parents Vannis L. Francis, Sr & Lillian Carter Sons: Seth L. Smith Thomas Smith Brother: Vannis L. Francis, Jr. Thaddeus Francis Survived by Children: Victor L. Smith Duane L. (Betty) Smith Vanessa Smith (Kelvin Wilson) 9 Grandchildren 17 Great Grandchildren 12 Great Great Grandchildren Brothers: Ron Jeffrey Clifford Jeffrey Vaughn Jeffrey Mike Jacobs John Thomas Jones Sisters: Francina & Francella Ware Host of Other Family & Friends Visitation Monday 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel Funeral Service Tuesday 11:00 AM at Morning Star Baptist Church 2019 Burdette Street
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel
4932 Ames Ave – 402-453-5600
www.RoederMortuary.com
Please accept my sincerest sympathy, prayers, and love. Losing anyone can be difficult but the loss of a mother is so much more severeI know you will miss her dearly. Though her presence is no longer with us, she will remain in our thoughts, our hearts and soul. For everybody that knew /her, I know she will be truly missed.
No matter how big your mountain seems; The Lord is there to see you through
Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers.. I loved your mom like sister and you know “the mean woman” loved all of your.
Vanessa I haven’t forgotten your kindness during my daughter’s transition. You are an admirable woman who loves her mother so very much.
May God’s presence surround and protect each of you during this time.
Leola was truly an icon for me while stationed at Offutt AFB back in the mid 80s. I really enjoyed our conversations and I will miss her dearly!
Darrell Steele
USAF