Kathleen Theresa Francis

Kathleen Theresa (Carroll) Francis, 76, of Sylvania, Ohio, died peacefully in her sleep at home Saturday morning January 16, 2016. Kathleen, daughter of William and Theresa (Lintner) Carroll, was born April 4, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Toledo, Ohio. She married the love of her life, George Francis, on September 9, 1961. She is survived by her loving children, Lynnette (Michael) Masters, Kimberly (John) Mossing, David (Jane), grandchildren, Ashley, Thomas and Elizabeth Hamway, Jason, Joshua, Anthony, and Elena Mossing, Jonathan, Julia, and William Francis, and one great grandchild Alexander Flom. She is also survived by her brother William J and Cathy Carroll, brother and sister-in-law Donald and Carolina Francis and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, In-laws Ruth and Richard Wisniewski, Gerald Francis and Ray and Judy Kromenacker. Kathleen was a 1957 graduate of St. Ursula Academy, 1960 graduate of St. Vincents Hospital School of Nursing, 1976 cum laude graduate of the University of Toledo Bachelor of Education, and graduated with a Masters Degree in Liberal Studies at the University of Toledo, cum laude, 1987. Kathleen served as president of her class at St. Vincents School of Nursing and was elected Toledo Nurse of the Year in 1960. Kathleen had a passion for helping others. She started her career working at St. Vincents Hospital and loved assisting the needy as a Visiting Nurse for Lucas County Public Health. She also served as a school nurse for 30 years in the Washington Local School System. Kathy received the T.A.W.L.S Outstanding Educator Award 1982-1983. In retirement Kathy loved to knit, crochet, cross stitch and read. She produced many knitted goods to support local charities. Kathy was a member of Sylvania St. Joseph Parish. She was involved in the Toledo Womens Club, the Toledo Kirby Club, Ability Center Womens Auxiliary, water aerobics and golf. She loved to research and discuss authors and various subject matters with her cherished book club friends for over 30 years. Kathy and her closest friends formed a Circle of Friends who enjoyed being together on monthly gatherings. Friends may visit the family on Monday from 2-8 PM at Walker Funeral Home 5155 Sylvania Ave (west of Corey Rd) where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 PM. There will be additional visitation from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church 5373 S. Main St. Sylvania, OH 43560 followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. Joseph Catholic Church 5373 S. Main St. Sylvania, Central Catholic High School 2550 Cherry St. Toledo, OH 43608 or a Hospice of the donors choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.