Sylvia Kay Francis

Sylvia Kay Francis 60, formally of Canadian stepped into her heavenly home Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the First Baptist Church of Canadian with Donald Hill and Rev. Rick Timmons, Officiating. Interment will follow at the Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery.

There will be a family visitation Friday, July 18, 2025, at 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors, Canadian location.

Sylvia Kay Wilson was born in Canadian, Texas, to Robert and Margaret Latham Wilson on May 10, 1965. On April 15, 2010, she married the love of her life, Kip Francis. Sylvia was the best wife, mom, grandmother, sister, and friend anyone could ask for. Family always came first, and she poured her heart into loving and enjoying her children and grandchildren.

A creative and generous soul, Sylvia had a vibrant spirit that lit up every room. She never met a stranger and made friends effortlessly. Her hands were rarely still—she loved crafts of all kinds, from sewing and crocheting to jewelry making and more. Many people were blessed to receive heartfelt gifts made by her loving hands. She loved unconditionally, protected fiercely and never faltered in step for those she loved.

Sylvia found peace in nature. Whether it was birdwatching, walking through the woods, or casting a line with her family by the river, she cherished every moment outdoors. Her love for animals was just as deep. She raised baby raccoons and opossums. Most recently, she worked at adopting a family of crows in the new home she lovingly referred to as her sanctuary. Sylvia was full of laughter and had a playful, mischievous side; she was known for her love of pranks and her sharp sense of humor.

Above all, Sylvia was a woman of unshakable faith. In hard times, she would often remind others, “This too shall pass.” Her faith carried her through many seasons, and it is what ultimately guided her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, RC and Margaret; 2 brothers, Belmontie Rayfield Wilson and Alex Eugene Beck; a son, Christopher David Butler and a grandson, Christopher “C.J.” David Butler.

Those left to cherish Sylvia’s memory are her husband, Kip Francis of Asher, OK; Children, Vanessa Butler of Arlington, Jesse Butler and wife Tasha of Canadian, Zach Butler and wife Nina of Savannah Ga., Jarry Francis and wife Gabriella of Tyler, Alicia Branch and husband Tim of Southlake, Whitney Martinez and husband Adrian of Canyon; Daughter-in-law, Cortney Rascon of Wheeler; grandchildren, Ruby Bennett, Landon Butler, Blayzyn Butler, Jagger Butler, Ledger Butler, Neal Butler, Emma Butler, Jace Francis, Shaylee Branch, Carter Branch, Aiden Martinez, Austin Martinez and Arianna Martinez; Siblings, Earline Wall and husband Dennis of Onalaska, Walter James Beck and wife LaDonna of Fargo, OK, Oleta Poole and husband Alford of Turkey Creek, LA, Kathleen Jones and husband Donnie of Shattuck, OK, John Thompson and wife Sugar of Oklahoma City, OK.

Memorials may be made to Locust Grove Volunteer Dept.,12525 FM 1920, Canadian, TX 79014, Hemphill County Hospice, 1020 S. 4th, Canadian, TX 79014, Sea Turtle Conservancy https://conserveturtles.org/donate/