Barbara Ann Francis, age 47 of The Woodlands, Texas. She had attended Memphis State University and Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Ms Francis was an avid animal lover and horseback rider. Ms. Francis is survived by her parents, Joe Francis III and Geraldine Francis of The Woodlands, Texas; brother, Joe Francis IV and wife Mary Jo of The Woodlands, Texas; nephew, Joe Francis V; niece Elizabeth Francis; and a host of other family and friends. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital in her memory. Funeral service will be 12 Noon on Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10AM Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. 615-893-5151 www.woodfinchapel.com