She was the daughter of the late Edward Joseph Faciane, Sr. and Edna Rabalais Faciane of Slidell, Louisiana.
Rosemary was the beloved wife of 66 years to the late Charles Hubert Clotworthy, Jr. Together they were blessed with three children Charles H. Clotworthy III, “Chuck”, the late Louis Rennié Clotworthy “Louie” and Patricia Lynn Clotworthy “Patty”. She is also survived by her grandson Rennié Louis Clotworthy.
Rosemary had two sisters and ten brothers. She is survived by her siblings Safley “Jack” Faciane, Genevieve Kennedy, Huey Faciane, Warren Faciane and Roger Faciane. Rosemary is preceded in death by her siblings Russel Faciane, Conrad Faciane, Alan Faciane, Bruce Faciane, Edward Faciane, Jr., Bernadine Dawson and Nicholas Faciane.
Rosemary participated in many carnival organizations including Venus and the ladies of Pete Fountain’s Half-Fast Walking Club. She was a member of the St. Louis King of France Alter Society, Busy Bees and Ladies Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. She was an accomplished seamstress, framer, and mask artist. Her works were sold in French Quarter shops and displayed at Macy’s, airports and conventions around the world. Rosemary was very proud that her masks were brought to the Washington Mardi Gras Ball. Her passion was volunteering at City Park and in school and scout programs. She had a special love for cooking for her family and friends. Rosemary was an avid gardener, and raised butterflies. She will be truly missed by her family, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Rosemary had a wonderful life that came to an end. She died as she lived, everyone’s friend.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation beginning at 10:00am followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:00pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 6500 Kawanee Ave, Metairie, LA 70003. All visitors are to wear a face covering at all times and practice social distancing. Interment will be private.
To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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