Grace Katherine Blanton Francis, age 91, passed away November 6, 2021 at her home.

Born in Cleveland County on February 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Lucion Victor and Sallie Ella Scruggs Blanton. To her family and friends, Grace will be remembered as a loving wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Clem Robert Francis and her grandson Robert Francis.

Left to cherish her memory, her children, Terry Francis (Cindy), Phyllis Clark, Jeff Francis (Anna), her sister Ethel Ledbetter, grandchildren, Kaye, Faye, Ashley and several great grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held at 3:00pm Wednesday November 10, 2021 at New Hope Baptist Church with Pastor Russ Bradley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2:00pm - 3:00pm in the Church Sanctuary. Burial will follow the service in the Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of Cleveland County: 951 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, NC 28150.