Mary F. Barraco, of Lacombe, Louisiana, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, went to her eternal resting place on Saturday, February 1, 2025.  She was 81 years young.  Mary was born July 25,1943, in Laurel Mississippi to the Late Willis and Clotteal Folks. When Mary was 9 years old, the family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana.

In 1966 she married the Love of Her Life, Jacob Barraco. In 1971 they moved to the Northshore and resided in Lacombe.
She spent many years as a professional seamstress, making costumes for the likes of the Pure Gold Band and Pure Country Band and enjoyed reading; but most of all she enjoyed raising her children and any other children that may have showed up at her house. She also entered into a ceramic business with one of her good friends where she not only did molds, but she was a teacher. She won numerous prizes for her beautiful art pieces.
She was a people person, and it is said, "She never met a stranger." She adored her family and especially seeing and playing with all her grands.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Willis L "Lavern" Folks; and one grandchild, Roxy Wagner; and a great grandchild, Aurora Folks.
Mary is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jacob Barraco; four children, Earl Folks (Terry), Sharon Folks, Maria Barraco-Bacon (Michael), Johnny Barraco (Jackie); brother, Haskell Folks; two sisters, Goldie Hayes, and Julie English (Scott); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Honaker Funeral Home 1751 Gause Blvd West, Slidell, LA  70460.
Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon followed by the memorial service at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital on behalf of Mary Barraco.