Frances Pecorino Barras, 73, of Nederland died Friday, October 31, 2008 at her residence in Nederland.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Monday, November 3, 2008 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland with Rev. Dan Malain officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves under the direction of Broussard’s in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 PM Sunday with a Scriptural Rosary to be recited at 6 PM at the mortuary.
Mrs. Barras was born October 23, 1935 in Port Arthur to Joe Pecorino, and Rose Mondello. She moved to Nederland in 1959. Mrs. Barras was a homemaker and a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland.
Mrs. Barras is survived by her husband, Louis “Lou” Barras of Nederland; two daughters, Nita McCarty and husband Shane of Vidor, and Susan Barras of Nederland; three sons, Joe Barras, David Barras, and Michael Barras all of Nederland; one brother, J.L. Pecorino and wife Barbara; three grandchildren, Randy Sponsler, Shelly Sponsler and Jennifer Bradley.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Vincent DePaul at St. Charles Church.