Francine Johnson Jernigan

Francine Johnson Jernigan, 59, of Alachua, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 at home. Francine was born in Fairfax County, Va., to Wilton and Betty Johnson, and moved to Alachua from Bronson, Fla., 23 years ago. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Gainesville, and a volunteer at Al’z Place and Shands waiting room and surgery recovery. Francine is survived by her husband of 23 years, Robert Jernigan, daughter Angi (Tom) Falzoi of Tallahassee, Fla., two grandchildren Ian and Kelsey, brother Steven (Patricia) Johnson of Gainesville, sisters Betsy (Steve) Gabbard of Hawthorne, Fla., Terry Ann Johnson of Texas, and Jeannie (Donnie) Van Wie of Gainesville.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Milam Funeral Home Chapel in Gainesville. Burial will follow in Newnansville Cemetery in Alachua.

Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services, 311 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 3260; 352-376-5361.