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Established 1948   Marian Elizabeth Francis went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 13, 2018 at the age of 87. Marian was born in Sherman, Texas on April 6, 1931, daughter of Jewel and Edna Holdomb. She was a sweet, loving, strong woman. She was blessed with 2 daughters to whom she was a caring and loving mother. Marian retired from the Social Security Administration in 1988 after 30 years of service. She then obtained her real estate license and headed up the Welcome Sherman Newcomers to fill her days. She loved to travel with family and friends. She also stayed busy attending all the many activities of her grandchildren. Marian always encouraged her family to follow their dreams and was always willing to give her love and support. Marian survived by daughter, Kim McKinney and husband, Dennis, of Sherman; daughter, Kata Rafferty and husband, Tim, of Temple, Texas; "Gran" will be missed by her 5 grandchildren: Mori McKinney Kobow of Sherman; Krista McKinney Tanaka of Duncan, Oklahoma; Joseph Rafferty of College Station; Sarah Rafferty McLaughlin of Bryan; Melissa Rafferty of Cleveland, Ohio; and 6 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman on Tuesday morning, July 17, 2018. Pastor David Murphy of North Park Baptist Church officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman. - - - Waldo Funeral Home  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |