Julie A. Francis

Julie A. Francis, 54, of Cortland, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at Briar Hill Health Care Residence in Middlefield after an extended illness.

Julie was born Sept, 28, 1955 in Warren, the daughter of the late Delmar Moore Sr. and Josephine Amato Moore Gause, who survives. She was a 1973 graduate of Champion High School and was a personal physical fitness trainer at area centers including Fizek, Gold's Gym, the YMCA and the Seniors' Center in West Farmington.

Julie leaves children Danielle Francis of Philadelphia and Amber Diamond of Twinsburg. Brothers Delmar Moore Jr., of Southington, Craig (Sue) Moore of Warren, Chris Gause and Alan (Carrie) Gause, both of West Farmington and sister Colleen (William) of West Farmington survive.

She was a member of Christian Believer's Church and enjoyed shopping, exercise and animals, especially her cat "Peekie."

A celebration of Julie's life will be held at McFarland & Son Funeral Home Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 from 6 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. The family asks that any material contributions be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, attn: Donor Services, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services Co., 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44481. Please visit www.mcfarlandfuneral.com to view this obituary and send condolences.