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Viola S. Francisco

November 6, 1930 — January 16, 2018

Viola S. Francisco

Viola S. Francisco

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Mrs. Viola S. Francisco, 87.

Mrs. Francisco was a native of Edgefield County but lived in Augusta most of her life. She graduated from Barrett School of Nursing and worked with local physicians as a pediatric nurse. Mrs. Francisco left private practice going to work for University Hospital and retired as a head nurse. She was a longtime member of the Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Francisco was a loving mother and grandmother, known for her special relationships with her grandchildren.

Family members include her son: John L. Francisco, Jr.; grandchildren: John L. Francisco, III, Jackelyn L. Francisco and Christina V. Francisco; sister: Mary Shaw Bernard (Bill); sister-in-law: Juliana Shaw; nephews: Julian Reville and Mark Shaw; and niece: Vicki Shaw. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Hugh Shaw, Sr. and Cornelia Glover Shaw; a son: Frank A. “Tony” Francisco; brothers: Robert C. Shaw, Thomas Hugh Shaw, Jr., Mitchell Shaw and niece: Christy Shaw Norris.

A graveside service will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Fred Gunter officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 932915, Atlanta, GA 31193-2915.

The family will receive friends Friday, January 19, 2018 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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