Lottie Iona Stone Francis, 98, of Slaughters, KY passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on July 3, 1922 in Crittenden County, KY to the late Andrew and Roxie Stone. Lottie retired from General Electric and was a member of Mt. Gilead Church. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Almon Francis; son, Maurice Francis; brothers, Houston Stone, Veston Stone, Robert Stone, Shirley Stone, Bethel Stone and A.J. Stone; sister, Emily Stone; grandson, Bruce Gower; one great-grandchild; and a great-great-granddaughter, Riley.

Survivors include her daughter, Mattye Gower of Slaughters; grandchildren, Brian (Dawn) Gower, Brian Burden, Lisa Foster and Tammy (Tommy) Ransom; twelve great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Brian Gower officiating. Burial to follow at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Slaughters.

A visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until the funeral hour Tuesday at the funeral home.

The pallbearers are Matthew Gower, Logan Goff, Jammie Armour, Todd Helsley, Grant Chapman and Kennan Barnett.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com.