Francyann Fisher Edwards

francyann edwards

September 19, 1944 ~ September 21, 2021

Born in: Atlanta, GA
Resided in: Snellville, GA

Francyann Fisher Edwards
September 19, 1944 – September 21, 2021

Francyann Fisher Edwards, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, after a short illness.

Francyann was born on September 19, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow (Woody) and Frances Fisher. She graduated from Tucker High School in 1962 where she was on the basketball and drill teams. She briefly attended the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. She married the love of her life, Jackson Edwards, on May 16, 1964. They were married for 57 years until she passed. They had two children together, Traci Elizabeth Edwards Babcock and Andy Edwards. She worked as an Office Manager for a State Farm Insurance agent in Snellville, Georgia, for over 25 years. She loved her family dearly and she loved BIG! Her most prized roles in life were being a wife, mother and Mimi to her five grandchildren – Garrett Edwards, Jolie Babcock, Riley Edwards, Jackson Babcock and Trevor Edwards. She never wanted to miss a sporting event, chorus or band concert, awards ceremony or any other special occasion. She was so VERY proud of her family!

Throughout her 77 years, Francyann brought joy to so many lives. Her kindness was abundant and there was not a selfish bone in her body. She was an active member of Berkmar United Methodist Church where she played the piano and organ, served as a youth group leader, worked in the nursery and participated in the Seekers Sunday School class. She later joined Snellville United Methodist Church and then Cannon United Methodist Church. She also participated in several bible study groups throughout her life. She was a member of a prayer shawl group where she crocheted shawls and hats for cancer patients. She also crocheted baby blankets, Christmas ornaments, scarves and bookmarks for friends and family during joyous and difficult times or “just because”. Francyann’s talents were limitless. She was a true Southern lady who enjoyed painting, playing bridge and Bunco and entertaining family and friends. Her star shone bright and she leaves behind a legacy of love. Everyone who knew Francyann enjoyed her outgoing personality, zest for life, generous spirit, jubilant laugh, and, most of all, her bright smile that lit up a room and now lights up Heaven.

Survivors include her husband, Jackson Edwards of Snellville, Georgia; her two children, Traci (Joel) Babcock of Buford, Georgia, and Andy (Cindy) Edwards of Bishop, Georgia; her beloved grandchildren, Jolie and Jackson Babcock and Garrett, Riley and Trevor Edwards; her sister, Nancy Roberts Sutton of Snellville, Georgia; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Woodrow (Woody) and Frances Fisher.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 26, at 3 p.m. at Wages & Sons Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to Kidsplay Therapy Center at 311 Cooper Road, Loganville, Georgia 30052 or the American Lung Association in Georgia at 2452 Spring Road, SE, Smyrna, Georgia 30080.

Services

Visitation: September 26, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-277-4550

Memorial Service: September 26, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-277-4550

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  1. CandleImageHer spirit and love will live on in the hearts of many.

    To the Edwards/Babcock Family. God bless you all. Francyann was a very special person and deeply loved. She will be greatly missed.

  2. She was a delight to know in high school and seeing all she did since then humbles me. So sorry for your loss,

    Jim Winsness

  3. Francyanne and Jackson were very special to my grandchildren and I. Every Halloween they had a ghost that flew in their front yard. Every year I would walk one or more of four grandchildren down to see the ghost. It was all in fun for my grandchildren and meant allot to myself.

  4. CandleImageFrancyann was a vital, regular member of our Prayer Shawl Ministry Group at Cannon UMC, and will be sorely missed. She did beautiful crochet work, and made many contributions of shawls, to cancer patients, those suffering other illnesses, and to grieving family members, when a loved one died. We had just started back our monthly in person group meetings, when we learned of her illness, and now death. She brought joy to everyone who knew her.

  5. From my times spent with her and the family, I always knew FrancyAnn was an all around amazing person. Her caring, kind hearted personality meant the world to everyone. Please accept our sincere condolences.

  6. CandleImageSo sorry for your loss. She had to have been an Angel herself for all she did for everyone. I know she will be looking down on her family as she was so proud of them. Praying for all.

    Barbara Holbrook

  7. CandleImageDeepest condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.


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