Mary Frances “Francine” Bellamy Ward

Mary Frances “Francine” Bellamy Ward, age 88, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.

Mrs. Ward was born on May 10, 1929, in Homer, Georgia; a daughter of the late Emmitt P. and Gladys McDuffie Bellamy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, Chandler L. Ward; brothers: James, C.T., and Roger Bellamy; and sisters: Jo Ann Coker, Patsy Trotter, and Ruth Barrett. Mrs. Ward retired from Mount Vernon Mills with 26 years of service. Francine was a member of Lamar Christian Church and Ladies Loving Sunday School Class.

Survivors include her sister, Shirley Wilkinson, Cornelia; brothers, Bob Bellamy, Baldwin and Buck Bellamy, Mt. Airy; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, Georgia, with Pastor Chad Holcomb and Pastor Bill Moody officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jerrell Beatty officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Friday, July 28, 2017, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lamar Christian Church, Special Needs Fund, 2347 Highway 105, Baldwin, Georgia 30511.

Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia.