Mary Catherine "Mickie" Newport Francioni passed away peacefully on Saturday, September
10, 2022 surrounded by her family. Mickie was born in New Orleans, LA on November 7, 1928
and spent her childhood in Lakeview eventually moving uptown. She graduated from
Dominican High School and attended Dominican College. On February 4, 1950 Mickie and
Norman were married. She often told people that "she married the boy from around the
corner". Their love and devotion to each other for the past 72 years has been an inspiration to
so many. Mickie worked at Metropolitan for a short while before starting their family. After living
uptown for several years they moved to Gentilly. They lived there for many years before moving
to Slidell.

Mickie was a wonderful, loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,
aunt and friend to many. She was a member of the St. Raphael's Parent Club, Girls Scout
troop leader, Brother Martin Parents Club, Our Lady of Lourdes Church and Choir. Mickie and
Norman were presented with the Order of St. Louis Medallion for their dedicated work for the
Catholic Church. She was an active member for many years of the Bayou Liberty Garden Club,
The Daughters of the American Revolution, the UDC, the Republican Women's Club and the
Red Hat Society. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends.

She was the loving wife of Norman Joseph Francioni, Sr. and mother of Mary Lynne Francioni
Siebenkittel (Danny), Norman "Buddy" Joseph Francioni, Jr.(Evelyn), John "Jack" Bland Francioni (Kelly) and
the late Jane Ellen "Janie" Francioni. Grandmother of Aimee, Michael, Randy, Emily, Gregg,
Jonathan, and Sarah Jane.
Daughter of the late George Calhoun Newport and Erin Katherine Rigney Newport. Sister of
Margaret "Margie" Shirer, The late George "Bubba" Newport, William "Billy" Newport, Jack
Newport and Nancy "Tiny" Boudreau. Also survived by sixteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

The family would like to thank her devoted caretaker, Penny Wells, the Encompass Home
Health care team, especially Stephanie, Victoria, Paula and Troy, the nurses and staff of Trinity
Trace Community Care Center, Brandie, Jamie and Timmeca as well as Miranda and Cheryl
with the Hospice House for their love, compassion and support that God blessed us with on
this journey.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Church, 400 Westchester Place, Slidell, LA on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
Visitation at the Church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Internment will be private.
Donations to the Hospice House (P.O. Box 5806 Slidell, LA 70469) preferred in lieu of flowers