C. Frances “Fran” Raybon Mackles passed away at her home on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the age of 66 from heart complications. She was born in New Orleans, LA and was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. Beloved wife of the late Albert Mackles Sr. for 45 years. Loving mother of Albert Mackles Jr. (Teresa) and Melissa Mackles Magallanes (Troy). Proud MawMaw of Taylor Mackles, Reese Magallanes and Demi Magallanes. Daughter of the late Wilson Raybon Sr. and Victoria Gagliano Raybon. Sister of Lucille Pizzuto (Sam), Judy Boudreaux, Mary Nunez (Benny), Carol Raybon, Wilson Raybon Jr. (Patsy) and the late John Raybon, Sammy Raybon and Nancy Nuccio. She was also the proud Aunt Fran to a host of nieces and nephews. She is leaving behind a wonderful best friend, Darlene Johnston, whom she considered her sister.
Fran will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery, St. Bernard, LA. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com