Shelley Ann Francis
, Missouri
Shelley Ann Francis, née Ratliff, of Washington, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 71.Shelley was born on February 28, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri, to John and Martha Ratliff. On September 8, 1973, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Lloyd Francis, Jr. Together they shared 52 years of marriage, building a life rooted in love, family, and devotion.Shelley and Lloyd were blessed with three children: Greg, Jeff, and Jennifer. Her family was the center of her world, and she took great pride in being a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother.She is survived by her beloved husband, Lloyd Francis, Jr.; her children, Greg Francis (Deidre), Jeff Francis (Alison), and Jennifer Risley (Ryan); and her cherished grandchildren: Jacob Francis (Madison), Abigail Francis, Tyler Francis, Nathan Francis, Grant Francis, Gwen Francis, Matthew Risley, Caroline Risley, Bryce Risley, Kalen Mercer, Aine…
