Julia Pauline Francis

Julia Pauline Zarsky (Jinger) Francis, 92, of Trumann left this Earthly life on Thursday, December 8, 2016. She was born on February 9, 1924 in Dorothy, Pennsylvania to Wasel and Anna Zarsky (Jinger). Julia’s parents were immigrants of Austria and Ukraine. She was of the Catholic belief, an Oblate of St. Benedict of Holy Angels Convent, and a member of St. Norberts Catholic Church in Marked Tree. Mrs. Francis was the matriarch of the Francis family, a selfless and most wonderful mother. Julia and her former husband, Norman Francis Sr., owned and operated many grocery stores over a 40 year period starting at Shady Grove. In addition to her parents, Julia is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Francis Sr., 6 brothers, and 3 sisters.

Julia is survived by her children, Norma Jean Anderson (Carroll), Norman Francis Jr. (Debbie), Michael Francis, Mary Jane King (Phillip), and Bill Francis (Sherry Beth); Eight grandchildren, Dana Watkins, Nancy Vowell, Jinger Stacy, Lori Covey, Asa King, Julianna King, Evan Francis, and Emma Beth Francis; four great grandchildren, Chris Burchell, Emily Burchell, Talon Stacy, and Ryan Kate Covey.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Emerson Funeral Home with Father Mike Sinkler and Pastor Carter Grindstaff officiating. Burial will be private.

Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that lasting memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.