Birth date: Feb 26, 1948 Death date: Jul 6, 2019
Leandre E. Francis was born on February 26, 1948 in St. Martin and moved to Aruba where she grew up and completed her schooling. She left Aruba and went to St. Croix then Trinidad to continue her education and eventually returned Read Obituary
A Tribute to the Legacy of My Sister and Spiritual Mentor
Words cannot express the deep pain I feel at the passing of my big sister. Even though she was ten years older than I, Leandre was more than a sister, she was my friend, my confidant, my spiritual mentor, my encourager, my advisor, my second mother. From my earliest years I loved spending time with her. Being in her company was so peaceful and I felt so loved. As I grew older, we would call each other and talk for hours, until her illness curtailed our talks and eventually robbed us of the privilege. I loved to pick up the phone and hear her say: “Claudette, sweetie, I love you”. I thank God for the memories and the opportunity of having had Leandre in my life. She was my spiritual mentor throughout four critical teenage years. It is this legacy that has been my driving force throughout the thirty years my husband and I have ministered in the North Caribbean Conference of SDA. In an endeavor to do for the youth what my big sister did for me, which helped to solidify my walk with God, I have ministered to the youth wherever we have served. My comfort is that she now rests at peace awaiting the call of the Life-giver. I will miss her dearly, but I look forward with joy to that glorious day.
My husband, Glendon G. Cross, our daughters, Cherise Green and Eilese Cross join me in extending our love, as together we mourn the loss of our beloved Leandre. Our hearts are with you and we continue to pray for God’s comfort for all of us.
Claudette Cross, Sister
Deepest condolences to my brother James and your family. We mourn with you on the passing of Leandre, your wife and mother. Praying The Lord will bring comfort to your hearts as only HE can. HE is your Refuge and Strength. GOD BLESS!!
With Lots of Love, your sister Pat and family.
Leandre had always been my friend for over 30 years. When I needed a friend to share the many frustrations of simple living, she was always available to lend a listening ear and share valuable counsel that help to make my life a happier journey. We shared the same philosophy, career, religion and the same God, therefore a common bond of love and understanding was established between us. Our frequent times of personal communication were interrupted when I moved away from Texas, health challenges surfaced, long distance communication became few and sporadic. I felt her pain as she bravely fought to hold on to the gift of life, family and friends, but the enemy stole her away from us all, but this enemy will one day be defeated, and God will unite us again. So until then I say farewell, Leandre. Your love is permanently etched in my heart, and one of these days the sting of death will be a thing of the past. We will live with the Life-Giver, our Friend and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Rest In Peace, my sister and friend! I will always love you!
Lovingly remembered,
Ruby Olaye and family
Our Fond memories of Mrs. Francis go way back to when the Real Truth SDA Church was based at Blodgett St.
She was like a second mom to some of whose moms were separated by seas.
We remember her as a caring and loving person always concerned when one of us did not show up at church.
She loved to sing and on Sabbath you could hear her alto as it echoed through the room and as it blended in with the rest of the voices as we worshiped our God with Song.
Mrs. Francis was just one of those people that you could forget when you met.
I know she loved the Lord and served Him with all her might.I know that she rests peacefully in the Lord and when our Savior calls her on that Glorious Morning ,she along with all our loved ones who sleep in their dusty bed shall arise to recieve our long awaited King.
Be comforted Family remember that death is well familiar with the King of Heaven .
He alone can heal and bind your broken hearts, He alone can beautifully turn your sorrow into joy. May He hold you all closer may He fill the emptiness that you feel
May He incline His ear to your cries and comfort you as a Parent would.
Kiamba Family.
