Frances Davillier Biagas

On 7, June 2020, Frances Davillier Biagas passed away as peacefully and calmly in her sleep as she lived her life. She is survived by her 6 children: Ronald James Biagas, Don Biagas (Penny), Thaddeus M Biagas (Dwanne), Gerianne M Thomas (Frank), Ned-Andrew Biagas, Janelda M Biagas-Guillory. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Nolan James Biagas, son-in-law Brian F Guillory, and granddaughter Stacy M Biagas. She leaves to cherish her memory, 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews. Frances was born on January 6, 1924 to Manuel and Josephina (Faciane) Davillier in the community of Bayou Liberty just north of Slidell, La. She arrived into this world “whimpering” to mourn the death of “Fina’s” baby daughter, Lucille. She was dubbed “born for good luck” by her eldest sister, Amie. Frances spent her final days entertaining company with stories of her life. She painted a picture of her life growing up on Bayou Vincent Rd with such vivid color you could imagine sitting on the porch swing and moss growing in trees. She spoke of her life in the family home, working odd jobs as a babysitter and record keeper during the great depression and before moving to New Orleans. At a young age she ventured across the lake by train to live with her older sister, Belle and then Amy. She attended a trade school where she learned how to operate machinery. She was smart and learned quickly. Young and independent, she was quickly employed at Haspel’s sewing factory where she was charged with making the collars for WWII soldiers’ uniforms. At the onset of the war, Nolan returned to New Orleans on “good liberty” and chose Fran to be his war-time bride. They were married at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on December 13, 1943. Frances spent the remainder of her life as a homemaker, wife and mother - dutifully taking care of her husband, children and extended family. Fran was a sous chef, a nurse, a doctor, a leader, an educator and a most importantly a Peacekeeper. She was an iconic embodiment of strength, grace and perseverance. Mom, Mama, Grandma Fran, Aunt Fran, Ms. Frances, you will be compassionately missed by all who knew you. The family would like to say thank you to her health care providers: Marion Daniels, Undrell Steward , Mary Chesterfield, and also to the personnel and staff at St. Joseph Hospice; a special thank you to her niece Sharon Nabonne for singing her home to join her sisters and brothers and two very tall and handsome men; Nolan and Brian. From the Biagas Family, thank you to all who provided compassionate support during her senior years. There will be a private mass for family members at St Gabriel the Archangel Church, 4700 Pineda Street New Orleans, LA 70126 on Tuesday, June 16th at 10:00am with visitation starting at 9:00. Attendees must wear a mask. Interment: St. Patrick # 3 Cemetery. Due to current health concerns, we are asking extended family and friends of family to express sympathies and well wishes via the Rhodes online guestbook www.rhodesfuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home

Frances Davillier Biagas

June 7, 2020