Marilyn Franz Coleman

Marilyn Franz Coleman entered into eternal rest on May 19, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Louis M. Coleman, Sr. Mother of Kathleen C. Phillips (Michael), Paula C. Ricks (late Van Sr.), and the late Louis M. Coleman, Jr. Grandmother of Scott Phillips (Jennifer), Jennifer Phillips (Glenn Jr.), Kimberly Hughes (Max), Nicole Lovas (Donald), and the late Van Ricks, Jr. (Crystal). Great-grandmother of Leo, Benjamin, Michael, Charlee, Molly, Remi, Declan, and Delaney. Daughter of the late Kenneth Franz, Sr. and Margaret Ruth Franz. Sister of the late Kenneth Franz, Jr. and Elaine Johnston. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Age 94 years, a native of New Orleans and resident of Harvey, LA. Marilyn was a member of Secular Order of Servants of Mary, Legion of Mary, Lazarus Ministry, Charismatic Ministry, Disabled Veterans, and Golden Agers. She was a faithful parishioner of Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church and recipient of the Order of St. Louis Medallion. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1 PM. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Visitation will be held from 11 AM until service time.