Julia F. Gaines
1938 – 2022
Julia Frances Gaines, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, November 28, 2022, in Pensacola, Florida. She was born to the late Lafayette and Minnie O. Dean on October 27, 1938, in Uriah, Alabama.
During her early childhood years, the family moved to Pensacola, Florida. In 1960 she was united in marriage to J. Homer Gaines, Jr. and raised four children in the Bellview community. She supported and loved her family unconditionally. For 18 years she worked for the family business. In the late 70’s she moved her career focus and passion to working in childcare and management. Better known as “Miss Frances” she influenced, loved, and cared for children for the next 25 years of her life.
Frances is preceded in death by her husband, J. Homer Gaines, Jr.
Frances is survived by her son, David (Diane) Gaines; daughters, Dianna (Randy) Holland, Lisa (Nick) Cocoris, and Deanah (Mike) Green; grandchildren, Courtney Miller (Kurt), David M. Gaines (Tracy), Nicole Holland- Grice (Chris), Danielle Box (Jordon), Chase Davis (Sara), Nicholas, Cocoris, Kaycee Marshall (D.J.), Brett Davis, Luke Cocoris (Amanda), and Seth Davis; great grandchildren, Savannah Miller, Kaleb Holland- Grice, Keaton Miller, Kolby Holland- Grice, Lorelei Davis, Grant Gaines, Grace Gaines and Walker Box; sister in laws; Audrey Dean, Barbara Dean, Ann Dean and Ruthy Perryman; and a host of many nieces and nephews whom she loved very dearly.
A service for Julia will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Bellview Baptist Church located on 4750 Saufley Field Road in Pensacola, Florida 32526. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with the service to follow at 11 a.m. The graveside service will be immediately after. Pallbearers will be David M. Gaines, Chase Davis, Brett Davis, Seth Davis, Nicholas Cocoris, and Jacob Houle.
The family wishes to thank the Covenant Care Hospice workers for making her final days comfortable.
Any donations you would like to give can be directed to Bellview Baptist Church located at 4750 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola, FL 32526.