Josie R. Francis

Josie R. Francis, age 71 years of Manchester, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center in Seaman, Ohio. Josie was born February 16, 1954 in Friendship, Ohio to the late Raymond Riggs Sr. & Marjorie (Gray). In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter Denise Hughes; 3 brothers Raymond Riggs Jr, Rick Riggs & Dean Riggs; 1 sister Faye Riggs-Kennedy.

Survivors include her husband Ervin Francis of Manchester; daughter Paula Gaffin of West Union; grandchildren Emilee Trombley & Michael of Manchester; Braxton Gaffin & Michelle of Mayslick; Braydan Shelton & Gareth of West Union; great grandchildren Carter Trombley, Kensington Trombley, Kinslee Gaffin, Hayslee Gaffin, Carter Shelton & Hudson Shelton.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 5:00 PM till the time of the funeral service at 7:00 PM, on Friday April 4, 2025 at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, with Robbie Blythe officiating. Cremation will follow.

The family has requested if you wish to send flowers or memorial items, please call Seaman Flower & Gift Shop at 937-695-6097. As many of you know her daughter Paula was her favorite florist.

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