Frances June Cristina Mince, also known as June and “Mimi” passed into Our Lords hands peacefully on the morning of November 12 at the age of 98. She was a native of Kenner, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge for 72 years. She was generous beyond measure to all she knew and loved, along with her beloved husband of over 60 years, Henry Lee ”Hank” Mince. She was a graduate of Kenner High School and was a devoted LSU Tiger fan to the very end. June was one of nine children of S.T. ”Buck” Cristina and Ethel Rinderle Cristina, both of whom preceded her in death. Her sisters, Mildred Lacour, Ethel Fletcher, Joy Romig, Jane Stoulig, and brothers, Lawrence, Robert, S.T., and Calvin also predeceased her. She was preceded in death by a son, Darrel L. Mince (Sylvia) and survived by two daughters, Sharon Mince Ford (Charlie) and Patty Mince (Roger Culotta) as well as loving grandchildren Jeremy (Brittney), Kevin (Mimi) and Collin (Melanie) Ford, Ave Mince-Didier (Sam), Frederick Mince (Leah), Cristina V. Simons (PJ) and Rachel Bimson. Her great grandchildren Brayden, Dominic, Connor, Parker, Gabby, Ryan, and soon-to-be Baby Ford, as well as, Lilah and Ezra Didier-Sober, Jackson, Lennon and Rowan Mince, and Ember Simons will remember her as a loving and generous “Mimi”. She is also survived by other close relatives including numerous nieces and nephews all across this great country. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, November 20, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church located at 2025 Stuart Ave in Baton Rouge, LA. Those attending Mass of Christian Burial are asked to please wear a mask or other face covering and be mindful of social distancing. Burial will follow immediately after Mass at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge “under the tree”. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Ford, Collin Ford, Brayden Ford, Frederick Mince, Mike Darnall and Andrew Martin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charlie Ford, Roger Culotta, Kevin Ford, Jay Bourgeois, and Anthony “Buster” Culotta. The family is extremely grateful to Clarissa and Joyce and all at St. Joseph Hospice for their kindness and care in the last few weeks. Donations to St. Joseph Hospice or charity of your choice are appreciated. Arrangements by Rabenhorst Funeral Homes.
