Theresa Ann (Morra) Francis, 85, of Bristol, RI passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Francis III to whom she was married in August 1964 and who died on March 31, 2019.

Born in Providence, RI on July 14, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Morra, Sr and the late Anna (Quatruopolo) Morra.

She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol community and a devoted communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church where she was a member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society for 30 years.

She was employed as the financial director for Riverwood Mental Health Services in Warren, RI for 15 years prior to her retirement. Previously, she was employed as a bookkeeper for 1776 Liquors.

She was a member of a bocci league, served as a volunteer with AARP as a tax counselor and as a docent at the Haffenreffer Museum for 15 years.

Her favorite pastimes included her weekly scrabble games for more than 40 years, recently participating in the Loaves and Fishes program to feed the homeless and treasured the times spent travelling, gardening, working out, running and she was a lifelong lover of animals. However, most of all she treasured creating lifelong memories with her family.

She was the mother of Joseph D. Francis and his wife, Maria, of Cranston, RI; Christopher Francis and his wife, Deborah, of Barrington, RI and the late Frank V. Francis IV and his wife, Wendy, of Bristol, RI; her grandchildren: Christopher Francis, Keith Francis, Caroline Ruggiero and her husband, Matthew; Meghan L. Francis and Riley J. Francis; two great grandchildren: Nicola and Scott Ruggiero; a sister: Rose Morra in Arizona and several extended family members and friends.

Predeceased by parents, husband and brother, Joseph Morra, Jr.

Relatives and friends are warmly welcome to attend visitation on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm in the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI.

The funeral will be from the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:30 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, State Street, Bristol.

Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol, RI where she will be laid to rest with her beloved parents and husband.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name and honor may be made to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Scholarship Program, 127 State Street, Bristol RI, 02809.

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