Anne G. Franz

Anne Gerard Franz passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 87. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Anne is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Arthur Joseph Franz Jr.; daughter, Claudia Anne Franz; mother, Annie Mae Whitman Gerard; father, Claude Emile Gerard; sister, Claudette Gerard Lupo; and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Jane Franz. She is survived by her children, Arthur Joseph Franz III of Abita Springs, LA, Ada Christine Franz of New Orleans, LA and Gerard Michael Franz (Naomi Lawrence) of Mount Laurel, NJ; grandchildren, Arthur Joseph Franz IV (Cherie Melancon Franz) of New Orleans, LA, Michael Lawrence Franz of Mount Laurel, NJ, Mark Lawrence Franz of Mount Laurel, NJ, Lucas Lawrence Franz of Mount Laurel, NJ; great grandchildren, Anabelle Reese Franz and Ethan Thomas Franz of New Orleans, LA; and sister-in-law, Sandra Franz Martin of Covington, LA. Anne was a realtor and a customer service representative for Dillard’s Department Store, but her most important job, was being a homemaker for her family. Anne was an avid golfer and one of the initial members of Chateau Golf & Country Club. Anne attended McDonogh 35 elementary school, John McDonogh High School and she also attended Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA. She was a member of Junior League, Chateau Estates Garden Club, Red Hats New Orleans, Bissonet Maned Downs Garden Club and Bissonet Maned Downs Country Club. Anne was an amazing woman who loved and appreciated her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Due to recent COVID-19 concerns, we are postponing a celebration of life service to a later date. If you would like to be notified of the service please send your full name, and phone number to [email protected] and we will notify you when we can celebrate Anne’s life. To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com