Calendonia, WI – Francere Gholston-Taylor was born on May 7, 1946, daughter of William Henry

Streeter Jr. and Cornelia Ruby Streeter, in Chicago, IL. Moving to Kenosha, WI

Francere professed Christ at an early age at Second Missionary Baptist Church in Kenosha, WI. Being reared into gospel music as a vocal singer and director.

Francere performed with many different musical choirs and groups.

Francere graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, WI. She joined

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Kenosha, Wisconsin.           Francere married Joenathan Gholston Sr. in 1965. To this union, Joenathan Gholston Jr. was born, her only child.  Francere furthered her education in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

She became a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church in Racine, Wisconsin continuing her Christian Education. While in Racine, Francere married, Charles E. Taylor. She taught for Racine Unified School District. Her motto became, "Reach one,Teach one." Francere was well known for working at Gilmore Middle School, and Park High School; affectionately known as "Mrs. G." Retiring from Racine Unified School District, she traveled to New Hope, MN and worked part-time. While in Minnesota she became a member of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, under Pastor Jerry McAfee, being a choir member and actively on the church board.

Returning to Racine, Wisconsin, Francere joined Zoe Outreach Ministry, under Pastor Melvin Hargrove.  Worshiping and Praising God.

Though her health began to fail, Francere's motivation for Christ continued, while rapidly attending services, and Bible Study, always being an inspirational church member.

Francere Gholston-Taylor was preceded in death by father William H Streeter Jr., mother

Cornelia R. Streeter, sister Constalyn M. Mayfield, brother William H. Streeter III, brother Leonard S. Streeter, and sister Charlena Streeter.

She leaves to cherish memories with; son Joenathan Gholston Jr., husband Charles E. Taylor, grandchild Raquel Lighten (Quyndale), great-grandchildren Laila and Liyana Lighten, three sisters; Delores Morris (Frank) Milw, Rochelle Streeter-Jackson (Clyde) Milw. Charlly Streeter (Stanley) Chgo.

Special Souls Touched in Francere's Life: Sister-in-law Lela Moore (James) Mary E. Gray

aunt: Mary Hamiltom, godchildren; Sheila Turner, Antonio Crane, Christopher Gray, and Namath White.

Also a host of; Special nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.

Special Thanks To a Great Medical TEAM: Lake Shore Manor (Ms. Penny)

Wheaton Franciscan of Racine/Iris Physical Therapy (Miriam Hamilton, Paula Harrell)

"A Family that PRAYS TOGETHER, STAYS TOGETHER"

Don't Forget The Family Prayer

Service Details

A Celebration of Francere's Life will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 11:00am at St. Paul Missionary baptist church, 1123 Center St. Visitation will be from 12:00pm until the time of service. Pastor Melvin Hargrove will be officiating.  Interment will take place at Graceland Cemetery.