Francis Dilkes

Francis Alvene Dilkes, 89, died Thursday, April 26, 2018. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Hampton Manor Assisted Living Facility in Belleview, Florida. She lived in Candler and Belleview, Florida. A devout Christian, Alvene was a long-time member of an assemblies of God church.

Survivors include: daughter Charlene Koch; son-in-law, Bill Koch; sons Curtis and Claston; and daughter Christine; grandchildren Mary Frankenfield, Gene McDonald, Erica Rich, Deanna Graham, Daniel Koch; and great-grandchildren, Kaitlin McCreary, DaShaun Etienne and Alaina Graham.

Alvene was preceded in death by her late husband, Ernest Stewart.

A memorial service is scheduled 2 p.m., today (Saturday, April 28, 2018) at Shores Assemble of God in Ocala, Florida.

Countryside Funeral Home, Anthony, Florida, is managing arrangements. In lieu of flowers or other contributions for the family, make donations to Shores Assembly of God church, 206 Midway Road, Ocala, Florida 34472.