Genny Governale Marks, 84, a longtime resident of Metairie, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 22, 2020. She was born on March 15, 1936 in New Orleans, the daughter of Lena Aupied. She married Emile (Chubby) Marks of Metairie on January 25, 1958. For over 60 years she was a faithful member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, where she participated in many ministries, including Homebound Ministry, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Eucharistic Adoration, Alter Society, and a Minister of the Holy Eucharist. Under her guidance, the annual Angel Tree program brought many smiles to a multitude of people. She volunteered faithfully at the Center of Jesus the Lord and the Closer Walk Ministry. Genny was an active member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans. In 2006, she received the Medal of the Order of St. Louis for her service to the people of St. Catherine. She is survived by her loving husband Chubby, her children: Kenny (Jane), Glenn (Kelly), Joy (Ronnie) and 5 grandchildren: Jonathan, Matthew, Andrew, Grace, and Patrick. She was preceded in death by her son (David), her mother (Lena), her sister (Antoinette) and her grandson (Sam). Visitation is scheduled at St. Catherine of Siena Church, November 25, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A funeral Mass will follow at 1 pm. Interment will be at Lake Lawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO) are respectfully requested. Dedicated to her family and faith, she will be always be remembered as a woman of love, strength, service, and spirituality.
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