Mary Ella Ray Francis, born May 11, 1923, departed this life on July29, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Mancefield (Patricia) Ray, Darlene Ray Sharfner & Jesse Francis; thirteen grandchildren, devoted grandchildren, David Ensley, William Sharfner, Chatika Sharfner (Marcus) Collins, Latoya Ensley, Lakeisha Sharfner, Roxie Wilson & Keonna Wilson; numerous great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; numerous cousins and friends. Family Visitation Friday August 3rd from 1 - 2 pm at St. James Missionary Baptist Church 600 28th Avenue North, Nashville, TN with service to follow Rev. George T. Brooks, Sr., will officiate. Entombment will follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens grandsons will serve as pallbearers & granddaughter will serve as flowerbearers.
