Alma Taylor Franz

Alma Taylor Franz, 82, of River Ridge, LA, passed away peacefully at home into the loving arms of the Lord on January 6, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Alma was born on October 30, 1939 to Robert and Lidia Taylor in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. She arrived in the United States in 1955 to attend school at French Camp Academy in French Camp, MS. After graduation, she moved to New Orleans, LA, where she began her career and later met and would wed Philip Eddy Franz. Alma and Philip went on to have two children, Philip Eddy Franz, Jr. and John Robert Franz. Alma worked as an Administrative Assistant with various companies before finding her true passion in Home Health Care for the elderly. She began doing this with her late Mother-in-Law and felt it was her calling. Alma would later retire to take care of her grandbabies, whom she loved dearly, and to spend time enjoying family and friends. We will miss her dearly.

Alma was predeceased by her parents, her husband, her sisters, Katie Landry and Perla Arriaga, and her brothers, Luis Taylor, Herman Taylor and Felix Bates. She is survived by her two children, Philip Eddy (Christine) Franz, Jr. and John (Michele) Franz, her sisters Betty Gough and Maggie Bowden, and her grandchildren, Madeline & Marissa. Mrs. Franz is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 11:00am –12:30pm at St. Matthew The Apostle Catholic Church, 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, LA 70123, followed by a Memorial Mass at 12:30pm. A private interment in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery will follow.

In lieu of flowers donations to French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp 39745 or masses preferred.

The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com