Francies Lorene Mays

Francies Lorene (Warwick) Mays, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 surrounded by her children. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Francies was a member of the “A” Avenue Baptist Church, South Knoxville (Vestal). She was a lifetime member of the former Knoxville 10-4 Club and an avid flea marketer for many years. Francies is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond H. Mays; parents, Elvin and Lillie Warwick; brother, Lloyd Warwick; sisters, Rowena Harness, Anna Mae, and Leona Warwick; and son Dwight Mays. She is survived by her sons, Doyle Walker of Maryland; Donnie Mays of Oliver Springs; Danny Mays of Murfreesboro; and daughter Darlene Arp of Knoxville. Francies is also survived by 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 2pm at Lynnhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Shriner’s Hospital, in care of the Shriner’s Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920. Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel in charge of arrangements.