Francine Corley Obituary

An award-winning Catholic school teacher of religion in the diocese for twenty-five years, she died Wednesday, September 12, 2018. She was 59 years old, and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visitation at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, is on Monday, Sept. 17, from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, with recitation of the rosary at 9:00 am. The Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by the Very Rev. Matthew Lorrain at 11:00 am, with repast to follow in St. John Church Hall. Survived by her husband, Keith Corley; mother, Lois C. Becnel; brother James "Mike" Becnel and wife Melanie; three sisters, Carmelita Becnel and husband James Cuthrell, Patrice Becnel, and Kimberly Becnel; and sister-in-law Karen Burton-Becnel. Preceded in death by her grandparents Richard and Ethel Becnel and Frederick and Lillian Carbo; father George E. Becnel Sr.; and brother George E. Becnel Jr. She was a graduate of St. John Catholic School and Newcomb College at Tulane University. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of the ICU at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, and especially to Dr. Guillory, the nurses and staff at St. Joseph's Carpenter House of Baton Rouge.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 14 to Sep. 17, 2018.
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Francine was a classmate of mine throughout school until we graduated together from St. John in 1977. Down the road after graduation Francine came back to St. John and taught my baby sister Dianne; talk about a small world and coming full circle! I can tell you that I've never met a more loving and kinder person than Francine! My thoughts, love, and prayers go out to the entire Becnel family; my you all find comfort and peace in the loving arms of God's Angels.

Michae Gary

September 23, 2018

Dear Becnel family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Francine at this time. She was so young. I remember her from St. John and she was always so sweet. Keep her in your heart.
Sincerely,
Catherine Koch

September 21, 2018

Please accept our heartfelt condolences tothe family for the loss of your beloved wife. Many others share your grief and are praying for God to provide the needed comfort and support during this difficult time.

September 17, 2018

So sorry to hear about Francine. She worked at OLPS School in White Castle when our sons were in school. She always had a smile on her face and was such a sweet and caring person. The family is in our thoughts and prayers! RIP Frannie.

Gene/Laura Bouquet

September 17, 2018

With deepest sympathy. May God bless and comfort your family.

Cynthia Triplett

September 17, 2018

Praying For The Becnel Family

Doris Harrison

September 15, 2018

Cheryl D. Becnel

September 15, 2018

So sorry to hear about Francine, she worked at O.L.P.S. in White Castle when my son was in school. Sweetest person and was so good with the kids. Prayers for the family.

Shelly Gautreaux

Shelly GAUTREAUX

September 15, 2018

Sad news about Francine. I taught her at St. John and then she taught my children there. Then we had the shared experience of jury duty. She was always a sweet, concerned person. Prayers for her family.

Michele Clement

September 15, 2018

I am so sad to hear this news. She was the sweetest person and from a great family that lived right around the corner from my aunts house. I remember her siblings from St.John School.
Sending prayers to her entire family.❤

Jane Gerace Boudreaux

September 15, 2018

I am so sad to hear this news. She was the sweetest person and from a great family that lived right around the corner from my aunts house. I remember her siblings from St.John School.
Sending prayers to her entire family.❤

Jane Gerace Boudreaux

September 15, 2018

I went to St. John with Francine, and remember her as such a kind and gentle person who always had a smile. I will keep her family in my prayers.

Mary Ehrhardt

September 15, 2018

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