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Personal note from Thea and Steven

Thank you so much for everyone's love and support during this difficult time. Losing Mom has been very difficult, but it's been made a little easier by this community of people who loved her and shared her life with her.

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Obituary

Karen Grace Francois, Markert passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior 14 January, 2021 at the age of 82 years in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Grace was born 8 June, 1938 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Camille Lafayette Francois and Julia Helen Fortun, Francois, both deceased. Grace grew up in Jersey City and married Theodore “Ted” Markert in September, 1959 in Harrington Park, Bergen County, …

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Memorial events are private

Grace requested cremation and her ashes scattered with her husband's. The family is holding a small memorial later this year. We are asking friends and family to share their memories here. In leu of flowers the family requests a donation may be made instead in Grace's name to The Gold Canyon United Methodist Church - to the attention of her beloved Fellowship Hall where she spent so many wonderful hours. 6640 S. Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118

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What was GRACE's favorite color?
Red, Blue
Red, Blue
Red, Blue
What were GRACE's favorite ways to spend free time?
Gardening
Gardening
Gardening
What were GRACE's favorite movies?
All the Lifetime channel movies
All the Lifetime channel movies
All the Lifetime channel movies
What were GRACE's favorite songs or musical artists?
Tom Jones, Barbara Streisand
Tom Jones, Barbara Streisand
Tom Jones, Barbara Streisand

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Born

June 8th, 1938
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Passed away

January 14th, 2021
Tempe, AZ, USA

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Other key details

Cause of death

It was her time

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Atlantic Ocean

Hospice care provided by

Suncrest Hospice, Mesa, AZ

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