Gloria Robichaux Francis

Gloria Robichaux Francis entered eternal rest on July 14th, 2025, at the age of 94. She was a resident of LaPlace, Louisiana. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Francis, Jr. Mother of Ann E. Francis, Joseph R. Francis III, and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Girard Francis. Loving grandmother of Jeremy, Luke, Elizabeth, Sydney, Aron, Emily, Caylen, and her “lap dog” Ellie. Daughter of the late Florestan J. Robichaux & Winnie Barre Robichaux. Sister of the late Lee Robichaux, Marie Mae Hummel, Ronald Robichaux, F.J. Robichaux, Winnie Bailey, and Reggie Robichaux. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

Gloria was a 1949 graduate of Saint Mary’s Dominican High School in New Orleans, LA and Tulane School of Professional Advancement. During her career, she worked for Saint Francis Xavier Church and Rectory, Delta Steamship Company, and Buccola McKenzie-Prudential Real Estate as a licensed realtor/administrative staff. She was a parishioner of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in LaPlace, LA and a member of the Ladies Altar Society.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a funeral mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124 on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 at 12PM. Visitation will be from 10AM to 12PM.

The family would like to thank Serenity Hospice for their assistance, care, and compassion. In lieu of flowers, Mass is preferred - https://sjachurch.com/parish-forms