Phyllis Francis

Phyllis Davis Francis of Halifax, VA passed away September 23, 2017.  She was born in Halifax, VA on May 14, 1956 and was 61 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Marion Harper Davis and Betty Davis Ford of Halifax, VA. She was married to Gernie Thomas Francis, Sr. who survives.  She was a member of South Boston Church of God. She was a dedicated Sunday School teacher at Woodview Nursing Home for 20 plus years. She was also an RN at Halifax Regional Hospital for 38 years.  Phyllis Davis Francis is survived by: Her HusbandGernie T. Francis of Halifax, VA Her motherBetty Davis Ford and husband Wallace of Halifax, VA One DaughterTabitha Lam and husband Deric of Greensboro, NC One SonSamuel Wayne Lancaster of Greensboro, NC Two StepchildrenJohn Dean Epperson of Burlington, NC Gernie Thomas "G.T."? Francis, Jr. of Charlottesville, VA Four GrandchildrenHayden Lam, Drew Lam, Kace Lam, and Charity Lancaster Three Step grandchildrenSeth Epperson, Morgan Epperson and Jack Francis One SisterPeggy Duffey and husband Tony of Lynchburg, VA  ***Preceded in death by*** One DaughterCharity Perry Her first husbandWayne Lancaster  Funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at South Boston Church of God with the Rev. T. Wayne Daniel officiating. Burial will be Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at Halifax Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends Tuesday, at South Boston Church of God from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M.  For memorials please consider a God's Pit Crew, 2499 North Main Street, Danville, VA 24540 or Halifax Christian School, 3098 Halifax Road, South Boston, VA 24592. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.  Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.