Francis E. Ealy Sunrise February 14, 1931 Sunset September 1, 2011

On September 1, 2011 at 10:40 pm Francis Eurline. Ealy, a beautiful mother, sister, aunt and friend went to be with her heavenly father. Heaven has opened up to receive a priceless precious daughter and she now resides on Hallelujah Lane.

Francis Eurline Butler Ealy was born February 14, 1931 in Doddridge, Arkansas. She was the youngest of five children born to Levi and Henry Mae Hale Butler. At an early age Francis accepted Christ and united with the Unionville CME Church. She attended school at Kiblah Elementary and Kiblah High School in Doddridge, Arkansas.

Francis met William Edward Ed Ealy and was smitten by his charm. On September 6, 1946 Francis and William married and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to start a new life.

During their 64 plus years of marriage four children were married to this union. Betty Jean, Francine, James and Anta Marie "Sandee". During the early years Francis and Ed traveled from Las Vegas, NV. to Richmond, CA. in search of work. In 1948 they decided to relocate to Pasco, Washington.

After moving to Pasco, Washington Francis united with St. James CME Church and was active in the choir for many years and later became a member of the stewardess board.

Francis worked on the Hanford Project from 1965 to 1989 starting with Douglas United Nuclear and later working for ARHCO, Rockwell and Westinghouse. Francis was a hard worker and enjoyed meeting and helping people and made many lasting friendships. She was loved by all who knew her.

Many happy moments were spent at home with her children, grand children and great children. Francis enjoyed traveling with her family to California, Oregon, Canada BC, Las Vegas and her hometown of Doddridge, Arkansas.

With the December 3, 2004 death of her daughter Francine Ealy Owens Francis health started a downward spiral but her faith and strong will sustained her need to keep going. November 2010 Francis and Ed made the decision to move to Las Vegas, NV.

Francis was preceded in death by her parents Levi and Henry Mae Butler. Daughter Francine Ealy Owens. Two sisters Willie Mae Ferguson and Climmie Lee Brown and two brothers Raymond Butler and Reverend Walter Jim Butler. Two brother in laws Willie Ferguson and Booker T Ealy Sr and special sister in law Bernice Butler. Best friend Mittie Hollinquest.

She leaves in God's care her loving husband William Ed. Daughters Betty J. White and son in law Daniel White Sr. of Kennewick, WA and Anta Marie "Sandee" Ealy of Las Vegas, NV. One son James J. Ealy and daughter in law Shirley Swayzer- Ealy of Seattle, WA. Eight grand children. Shantel Ealy-Perry Finis of Kennewick, WA. Dianna White, Kirkland, WA, Lakisha Swayzer of Seattle WA. Michel Owens of Kennewick, WA, Daniel White. Jr. of Seattle, WA, Natasha Swayzer- Ester Andre' of Houston TX and Sabrina Staples of Seattle, WA. Fourteen Great Grand children. Brother and Sister in law Earth and Georgia Jones of San Diego, CA. God daughters Angela Blocker of Everett, WA, Dorothy A. Bush of Norman, OK Linda Tate-Williams, of Richmond, CA and Hannah Hollinquest-Brookins of Pasco, WA. Special Cousin Flora James of Oakland CA. and special friend and daughter Glenda Eaton David of Benton City, WA. As well as host of nieces and nephews.

The Home Going services for Francis E. Ealy will be Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Einan's Funeral Home at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 11 am. Internment will follow immediately. Viewing will be Friday, September 9, 2011 5pm to 8 pm.