Nancy Grace Espenan passed away on May 30, 2021, at the age of 95. She was born in New Orleans on March 7, 1926. She was a homemaker and matriarch, dedicated to raising her children and maintaining her home. She was a member of the St. Raphael Parish Church for over 50 years and was distinguished with the honor of receiving the order of St. Louis Medallion for her dedication and service to the church.
She is preceded in death by: her husband, John R. Espenan; her parents, August and Rose Falco; and her sisters, Grace Melancon and Margaret Davenport. She is survived by: her daughter, Marie Schexnayder (Lew); her sons, John J. Espenan, Sr. (Anna), Roger A. Espenan (Janice), and Michael J. Espenan (Karen); her sister, Joann Waguespack (Joe); her grandchildren, John Espenan, Jr. (Tina), Leonard Espenan (Brooke), Michael Espenan (Eva), Renee Garza (Abel), Gary Kessel, and Jeanne Feindel (Chad); and her great-grandchildren, Jordan Lane, Reese, Gavin, Jacob, Candice, Faith, Grayson, Evita, Arlo, Katie, Cotie, and Sydney.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 12pm until Mass at 2pm on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.
The family wishes to thank Claudia Saravia for her dedication and love for many years.
To leave condolences and fond memories for the family, please visit Nancy’s online guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.com .
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