Kathryn Anne Francis, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend died Friday, June 14 at 5:40 p.m. at the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center surrounded by family. Kathy was born on July 20, 1951 and was the fourth of eight children, to Kenneth and Marcella Holmes.
Her character was defined by life on the farm where the importance of family and hard work were paramount.
Kathy graduated from Marymount College with a teaching degree in 1973 and she shared her talents with many children at Little Blessings preschool and Lowell Elementary school.
Second only in commitment to family, Kathy loved serving loyal customers as a successful small business owner in Salina for over 28 years. The legacy of Shirts by Francis will be continued by her son Josh Chamoff. Kathy’s adventurous spirit took her all over the world but most important to her was spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Preceded in death by mother, Marcella Lucille Holmes. Survived by husband, Sean Francis, of 28 years; father, Kenneth Dean Holmes, of Tipton; son, Scott Chamoff (Vicki), of Safety Harbor, Fla.; son, Josh Chamoff (Heather), of Salina; daughter, Molly Coke (Gordon), of Lincoln, Neb.; step-son, Von Francis, of St. Louis; step-son, John Francis (Jaimie), of Kansas City; step-son, Shawn Francis, of Salina; and grandchildren, Stella, Wyatt, Tanner, Charlotte, Jonathan, Lucille, Violet, Alex, Hannah and Landon.
Visitation will be held at Ryan Mortuary, Monday, 4-8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Salina. Memorials can be sent to the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center.
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Pam K. Carnes, 62, of Salina, died May 23, 2013. She was born July 4, 1950, in Salina, the daughter of Verne and Anna (Pfeiffer) Cross.
Pam worked for Westinghouse, Pettle’s Flowers and The Flower Nook. She was a graduate of Salina Central High and Marymount College. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was accompanist for the children’s choir. She enjoyed caring for her horses and dogs.
Pam is survived by her husband, Carl; two sons, Jeremy and wife Sarah, and Shawn and wife Christi; two grandchildren, Ian and Anna; and her horse, Hildago.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Ryan Mortuary. Family visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Memorials are to the American Cancer Society or The Wild Horse and Burro Association.