“ My fondest memories of Mrs . Francis Ray is that I had the opportunity to meet her and have my books signed by her at two events . She was such a nice lady and awesome book writer . I have had the opportunity to purchase all of her books .” — Joyce M . Hudson
“ I actually had a message from her daughter about spending time with my mom as she was passing away . She was very sweet and her words were consoling .” — Anita Roseboro-Wade
“ She was the nicest , sweetest , kindest lady ! I met her and Donna Hill and Brenda Jackson at an event in Oakland back in the 90 ’ s and then saw her again at RSJ in NYC in 2002 ! I have all of her books too ! She is definitely one of my faves !!” — Jessica Garrett
“ I never had the opportunity to meet her , but her book , Incognito , was the first AA book I read and inspired me to write . I have had the opportunity to meet her daughter , Michelle , who is as sweet as they come .”— Sheryl Lister
“ She had come to D . C . For a romance writer conference so I grabbed my girl and we caught the train uptown . I found her in the crowd and told her how much I loved her work . She said : let ’ s take a picture . So my daughter snapped and we smiled !” — Candy Jackson
“ I never had the pleasure of meeting her but her passing saddened me . I fell in love with her books , especially The Graysons and the Grayson Friends . It always hurts when a talented person has been silenced forever .”— Victoria Adams-Kennedy
“ We were at the first Bayou Soul Writers and Readers Conference in New Orleans . I had the honor of escorting her and her daughter to and from the writers luncheon and to the Essence writers pavilion . I remember we were sitting in the back and I insisted that she go to the head table and she said , ‘ Nope I ’ m gonna sit here eat , laugh and talk to you and these readers at this table .’ We had so much fun at that conference .” — Kim Gotbooks Knight
“ My fondest memory of her is when she was here in Chicago in June 2006 and was surprised that I owned all her books , even a first printing of Fallen Angel . She explained how their novels use to carry others on the covers .’— Rhea Alexis M . Banks
“ I met Francis at RSJ 2002 . I was just an aspiring author attending my first literary convention . I was like a kid in a candy store !! She was gracious , kind and gave some sage advice . Truly memorable woman .”— Lisa Watson