Francine Ozoigbo

Francine Layne Ozoigbo, 71, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.

Francine worked for the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Huntington, WV for 42 years. Francine was a compassionate person who spent the majority of her life taking care of others. After she retired, she moved to Concord, NC and continued in the spirit of caring for others.  When she was not taking care of her own grandchildren, she carpooled and took care of the children that lived in her neighborhood.

Francine was born February 12, 1949 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Velma D. Layne II and the late Rosetta Maxine Ellis Layne. Her brothers Frank E. Layne and Nelson D. Layne also preceded her in death.

Survivors include brother, Velma (Bernie) Layne III of Huntington, WV, brother, Brett Layne of Huntington, WV, daughter, Nicole Wells (John), son, Scott Layne (Mai), daughter, Kimberli Maxwell (Thomas), grandson Kaleb Layne, grandson Nehkai Wells, grandson Keishi Layne, granddaughter Kirah Wells, granddaughter Nana Layne and grandson Layne Maxwell.

Our beloved mother, Francine never wanted to be the center of attention and did not wish to have a funeral or service.  Friends and family wishing to honor Francine are invited to make a donation in her name to their local cancer research institution.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Layne family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com