Barbara Ann Francisco, 69, of Columbus, MS passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014 at her residence. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 2:00PM at Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbus, MS with Rev. Sandra DePriest officiating. Mrs. Francisco was born July 6, 1945 in El Paso, TX to the late Gilbert and Marie Withers Cobos. She moved from El Paso, TX 8 years ago. Mrs. Francisco was a teacher for 20 years. She attended the Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbus, MS. Mrs. Francisco is survived by her husband - Donald Francisco, Columbus, MS; daughters - Robin Orthober, Slidell, LA, Keile Juckem, Yorkville, IL and Wendy Tynes, Slidell, LA; sons - Neil Orthober, El Paso, TX and Johnny Francisco, Columbus, MS; grandchildren - Stephanie Juckem and Samantha Juckem; and one great grandchild - Rilen Blankenhagen. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS is in charge of arrangements.