Regina Francois Obituary

After a brief illness, Regina Francois, 68 years old, passed away peacefully at home in Miami Beach, Florida on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 with her loving husband and best friend of 46 years at her side. She is survived by husband- Wilbert Francois Jr., daughter- Carmen Francois, son- Joachim Abdul Francois, stepson Derrick Williams, her mother, her sister, 5 grandchildren, and a large large group of family and friends. She was an eternal adventurer. She left Germany in 1972 where she worked as a midwife, moved to Louisiana, obtained an architectural degree from Southern University, and held jobs in nursing, architecture, and drafting. Her latest adventure took her to South Beach Miami in 2000 where she took on an artist's life, including daily swims and walks at the beach to see each sunrise, with her ever growing group of close beach friends. She also started her massage therapy and colon hydrotherapy practice in 2004, which she maintained until last year, a job and business which she loved every day. The family plans to hold a memorial service in Miami and a memorial service in Baton Rouge, at a date still to be determined.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 21 to Apr. 23, 2017.
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My condolences to the family,may the words at 1peter5:7 comfort you in knowing that God really does care about you in this time of grief

April 27, 2017

Dear Mr. Wilbert Francois,
we offer our condolences to you and to all your family for the decease of your wife Regina. My husband and I are former neighbors of the Cornelsen family in Nuremberg and we had the occasion to meet you with Regina, Abdul and Carmen about 30 years ago. We met Regina again some years ago when she was visiting her parents during the Christmas season and we were very dismayed when our former neighbor Walter Kieselbach let us know the sad news.
God bless you and your family.
Ursula and Gerd Decker, Nuremberg

Ursula Decker

April 26, 2017

Sending my prayers and condolences.

I worked with Regina several years ago. Regina lit up the room with her bright smile, larger than life personality and adorable accent.


Dannielle Wascom

Dannielle Wascom

April 26, 2017

To My Family:
It is very devastating to loose two family members a week apart, but God knows best. My prayer is that God will comfort and gives us the strength to carry on.

Smith Family

April 23, 2017

Dear Cousin Wilbert and Family,
May your precious memories of Gina bring smiles to your face even while you are mourning. My prayer is that God will comfort your hearts and give you peace.

Florence Wilson

April 22, 2017

Dear Cousins:
As I express my sympathy,I am also praying that GOD will comfort you as you mourn Gina's passing. There is no sorry that God cannot heal. God bless you all. <

Geraldine Wilson

April 22, 2017

Your going to glory with the lord Mrs Regina Francois you will be missed tremendously may god watch over your family :)

Bria Hills

April 22, 2017

Our heart felt condolences. Regina became a good friend. She and Wilbert lived a wonderful and interesting life. She shared her life experiences with the world and always gave us something positive to think about. We will miss her.

Luzma and Harald Leder

April 22, 2017

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