Karen Elizabeth Crabtree

Francis

Karen Elizabeth Crabtree Francis, age 65 of Nathalie, Virginia, passed away on November 9, 2026 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Herman Moses Crabreee and Mary Elizabeth Bryant Crabtree.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Walter Crabtree and sister-in-law, Kelly Francis Crabtree.

She is survived by her husband, Danny Lyle Francis of Nathalie, Virginia; children, Anthony Morris (Angel) of Altavista, Virginia, Daniel Francis (Nicole) of Bedford, Virginia, and Desirea Monroe (Michael) of Gladys, Virginia; one grandchild, Zane Wright of Brookneal, Virginia; great grandchild, Waylon Wright of Gladys, Virginia; sister, Shirley Hailey of Altavista, Virginia; brother, James Crabtree of Gladys, Virginia; mother-in-law, Virginia Francis of Brookneal; brother-in-law, Steven Crabtree of Brookneal, Virginia; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.