Louise Elaine Francis

Services for Louise Elaine Francis, known to most as Elaine, 79, of Tyler, Texas will be held on Tuesday, September 24, at First Christian Church at 11:00 AM with Dr. Chris Pulliam officiating. A private burial service will be held on Wednesday, September 25 at Hamilton & Vaughn Crestview Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Wichita Falls, Texas under the direction of Brosang Family Funeral and Cremation Services.

Elaine passed away Monday, September 16 while at home with her husband and sons after a courageous battle with Leukemia. She was born March 30, 1945 in Wichita Falls to Louise Agnes and Charles Mosely Aston. She was a graduate of Wichita Falls High School. She was a member of First Christian Church. She worked in the Chapel Hill High School Cafeteria and at the Shop & Save Convenience Store while her sons were in school. She spent years working as a leasing manager at Embarcadero Apartments in Tyler. She later spent 17 years working for Brookshire Grocery Company as a cashier for Brookshire's and Super 1 Foods before retiring in June of 2016. She was awarded the Cashier of the Year for Super 1 Foods in 2001-2002.

Elaine never met a stranger or missed an opportunity to boast about her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was always in attendance and vocal at all their games and performances. She loved hosting family gatherings and pampering her friends and family during birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. Her unconditional love for, tremendous pride in, and unwavering support for her family are all legacies we hope to continue and pass on for generations.

Elaine enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, making blankets for her children and grandchildren, shopping at flea markets, traveling with her husband, Larry, and collecting dolls. Her passion for Christmas ornaments, villages, and decorations brought joy to everyone in her neighborhood during the holiday season.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Charles Aston.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Mitchell and her sons and their spouses, Joe Francis (Dawn) and Eddie Francis (Misty). Her step children, Brandon Mitchell and Courtney Mitchell. She had four grandchildren, Tiffany Honea, Brice Francis, Aston Francis, and Logan Francis. She also had eight great grandchildren, Kayelee Honea, Kaden Honea, Chanel Francis, Cooper Mitchell, Kylie Richey, Enzo Francis, Conley Francis, and Presley Mitchell.

Pallbearers will be Aston Francis, Logan Francis, Jon Honea, Kaden Honea, and Brandon Mitchell.

A Visitation is scheduled for Monday, September 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Brosang Family Funeral & Cremation Services, 13437 Hwy 110, Tyler, TX 75707.

If desired, memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 4202 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75701 or the Hope Cancer Center, 721 - A Clinic Dr., Tyler, TX 75701.