Paulette Francis

Paulette Francis, age 57, a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Her body will lie in state on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 4-6PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 11AM at Maury Memorial Gardens. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on June 22, 1963 in Columbia, Paulette was the daughter of the late William James Caruthers and the late Mattie Bell Walker Caruthers. She was a member of Macedonia Church of Christ.

She is survived by her children: Sable Wilson, Wallace Isaiah Francis, Troy (Leah) Francis, Tim Francis, Frank Edwards Simmons, Toya Nicole Francis, Tamara Francis; husband, Earnest Francis; brothers: James (Mildred) Caruthers, Thomas Caruthers, Danny Wayne Caruthers; sisters: Minnie (Samuel) Doris Davis, Patricia Ann Martin, Renida Webster, Freddie Walker; grandchildren: La’Donavon Johnson, Ashley Francis, Kennedy Francis, Kai Francis, Jeremiah Francis, Elijah Francis; aunt, Charlene (Eddie Joe) Bills; devoted friends: Janice Armstrong, Teresa, Stella Jones, Karen Davidson, Phyllis Cooper, Astrid Wilson; and several great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Wendell Walker; and nephew, LaBrandon Davis.