Bennie Francis, 72, was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She passed away at home on Sunday.

She was five when her family moved to Turlock, where she attended local schools.  In 1964 she married Randy Francis and graduated from Turlock High School.  

Bennie was a proud homemaker for 54 years.  She’s survived by her husband, Randy Francis, and son Eric (Marigrey) Francis.  She also leaves her mother, Betty Parson, grandson Sean Francis, and sister Christine Morgan.  She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Parson, and sister Rebecca Sabin.

A visitation will be held on Tues., Sept. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Turlock Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 5, at the same location.  Interment will follow at Turlock Memorial Park.