Courtland –Irma Francis Heath, 83, passed away February 13, 2017 at her home. She was a daughter of the late Raleigh Milton and Annie Spence Francis and the widow of James Wingate Heath. She was predeceased by four sisters, Bertha Johnson, Louise Bryant, Ruth Carter and Rosa Grant and four brothers, James, Gilbert, Milton and Bobby Francis. She was a member of Vincent Grove United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Wanda Heath Light (Glen) and her son, David Heath (Nick Kitchen); three sisters, Bessie Best, Jeanette Carlin and Marie Fowler (Elmo), a sister-in-law, Marian Francis and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11AM Thursday February 16, 2017 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with the Rev. Julie Larch officiating. Burial will be private at Riverside Cemetery, Courtland. The family extends a special thank you to Denise Dunn Justice of Boykins for her many acts of kindness. www.wrightfuneralhome.org .