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MARION FRANCIS SIMMONS

October 22, 1934 — September 1, 2022

Marion Francis Simmons, age 87, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Marion was a former employee of Cajun Pride in Marrero, LA, The Mist, Tchoupitoulas Plantation Restaurant, Dinner Stop and Penny’s Place all in Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of the late James P. Simmons, Sr. by 1st marriage and the late Henry Simmons, by 2nd marriage. Devoted mother of James P. (Sandra) Simmons, Jr., Carlos R. (Angie) Francis, Ray A. (Joycelyn) Simmons, and the late Wanda M. Waits, and Michael Simmons. Loving grandmother of Carl Waits, Jr., Cawanda (Gary) Waits, Darron Waits, Alvin D. Simmons, Keyanhia, Shandell, Sherrell, Michael, Jessica, and the late Craig A. Waits. Daughter of the late Lawrence Francis and Idell Smith Robinson. Sister of Agnes Castlesman of Dallas, TX, Brenda Duplessis, Elaine (Johnny) Washington, Sonia Woods, Paulette Francis, Junius (Delores) Robinson, Jr., Ferdinand (Andrea) Francis, Edward (Eula) Holmes, Reginald (Therese) Francis, Kenneth Francis, and the late Evelina Robinson, Dorothy Palmer, Diane P. Francis, Audrey Robinson, Moses Francis, Eldridge Holmes, and Anthony Francis. Niece of Neola C. Smith. Lifelong companion of Carl Clausen; also survived by 26 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 6820 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY MARRERO, LA on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 9:45a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the parlor. Interment: Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery-Ama, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED. IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ENTERING THE MORTUARY WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.

    



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Visitation

Friday, September 9, 2022

8:30 - 10:00 am (Central time)

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Homegoing Celebration

Friday, September 9, 2022

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315 James St, Kenner, LA 70062

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