Hazel Francis, , 98 of Bartow, died on Friday, April 8, 2011, at the Spring Lake Nursing Center in Winter Haven. Born February 17, 1913 in Kettle Falls, Washington, Mrs Francis was a resident of Bartow 49 years, moving from New Brighton, Minn. She was a member of the First Christian of Bartow and the Golden Age Club. She is preceded in death by her husband: Summer Francis and brother, Harvey Reeder. She is survived by her sister, Wanita Hestrin of Hemet, CA. & several nieces & nephews.