Shirley Mae Besson Margiotta passed away on Monday afternoon, August 11, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Octave Joseph Margiotta. Loving mother of Frank Margiotta (Penny), Shirleen Cobb (Tim), Margaret Margiotta, and Lena Hernandez (Doug). Grandmother of Melvin Meyer Jr., Michael Meyer, Joey Meyer, Jordan Lawson, Reagan Hernandez, Frankie Lynn Lawson, Ryan Hernandez, and Zachary Lawson. Great-grandmother of Caleb Meyer, Marissa Meyer, Sabrina Meyer, Daniel Meyer, and Jasmine and JoJo. Daughter of the late Margaret and Newman Besson. Also survived by numerous siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was a lifelong resident of the Westbank. Shirley will be dearly missed by all. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service from Westside LEITZ-EAGAN, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, on Friday afternoon, August 15, 2014 at 1:00. Visitation will begin at 11:00 in the morning. An online guestbook is available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.