Ann Byrne Franzen, 90, of Pearl River, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, in Slidell, Louisiana.

Ann was born April 8, 1933, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Edwin and Clara Byrne.

In 1958 she married James Franzen.  In 1977 the couple moved to Pearl River.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Franzen; and three sisters, Dorothy Casper, Joyce Gauthier, and Gloria Brown and one granddaughter Meghan Franzen.

She is survived by four children, Kenneth Harold Smith (Terri), Robert James Franzen (Karen), Thomas James Franzen (the late Christine Franzen); one daughter, Babette F. Melies; sister, Gladys Spencer; five grandchildren Ashley, Brandon, Caleb, Melissa and Jeremy; numerous greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Ann and her beloved husband Tequila(James) shared an Antique business (Ann's Place) enjoying many buying trips, meeting new people and customers.  Ann was always the life of the party, she had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh. She also had a great love of cats and had many through the years. Her loving and giving nature will be remembered by family and friends. She will be forever missed and eternally loved.

We would like to thank the nurses and staff at Heritage Manor for their compassion

and excellent care during the time she spent there.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1751 Gause Blvd West, Slidell Louisiana, at 1:00pm.