Florence “Bedoll” Edell Reich Francis, 76, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her home in Tupelo after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 3, 1949, to Denton Eugene Reich and Willa Dean Reich. She was a longtime active member of Monument Drive Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, George T. Francis; her mother, Willa Dean Reich; four daughters, Agena Hodge, Kristy Smith (Mike), Cary Rhodes (Billy), and Verita Marshall (Jay); seven grandchildren, Megan Smith, Brandon Smith, Ethan Hodge (Ariana), Everett Hodge, Tyler Jordan (Darian), Dylan Marshall, and Lauren Greene (Riley); five great grandchildren, Josie Greene, Acen Jordan, Jax Jordan, Ryker Jordan, Madelyn McCammon; three sisters, Myra Hurd, Cecilia McMillen (Johnny Earl), and Melissa Kyle (Noel); brother, Darryl Reich (Martha); and her God sent angel, her best friend, and caregiver, Kathy Kelly; also a special thanks to her for her tremendous love and care for our Bedoll.
She is preceded in death by her father, Denton Eugene Reich and two brothers, Roy Reich and Daniel Reich.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, October 20, 2025, at Lee Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Lee Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Roaten officiating. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Craig McMillen, Conner McMillen, Zeke McMillen, Kevin Reich, Bryan Comstock, and Josh Kyle.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Sanctuary Hospice House PO Box 2177 Tupelo, MS 38803
