Nancy Marie Francis, age 76, of Alpine, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs.  She was born August 28, 1945, in Dallas, TX, the daughter of the late Albert L. and Helen Padish Pierce.  Nancy was retired from the banking industry.  She was a member of the Catholic Church.  Nancy enjoyed taking care of her animals and decorating in her free time.  She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Pete Pierce.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Johnny Francis of Alpine, two sons, Don Pierce (Tina) of Grapevine, TX, and Jeffrey Francis (LaVon) on Atlanta, TX, three daughters, Leslea Francis (Sam Smedley) of Arkadelphia, Tressie Smith (Jason) of Amity and Joy Buck (J.D.) of Arkadelphia, eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren, and one brother, Max Pierce of Los Angeles, CA.

No services are planned at this time.

Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society or Animal Shelter of your choice.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net