Norma Lee Katz Mulligan

Norma Katz Mulligan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Mulligan, III, and then by her longtime companion, Joseph Hurndon. Devoted mother of Catherine Anderson (Jim), Shawn Geraci, Kevin Mulligan (Bonnie) and Eileen Kite (Kurt). Loving grandmother to Leeann Geraci Vidrine, Shawn Nicole Geraci, Nicholas Geraci III, Meredith Mulligan McDowell, Colin Mulligan, Matthew Anderson, Sarah Kite, Abby Kite, and 7 great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late Leroy and Mary Katz. Sister to Phyllis Belcher and the late James Katz. 
Norma retired from Liberty Mutual Group. In her retirement she was an artist who loved watercolor painting of flowers and portraits. She was a member of the Louisiana Watercolor Society. She converted to Catholicism over 30 years ago and remained a devoted Catholic serving at St. Mary Magdalen Church on the church council and as a Eucharistic Minister. She enjoyed her time as a volunteer at the Aquarium of the Americas. Norma lived her life with optimism and grace. She was dearly loved by her family and friends. 
 Services will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 6425 W Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70003. Visitation begins at 9:30 AM with Mass starting at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Second Harvest, 700 Edwards Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70123. The family plans to celebrate our mother’s life and will not be wearing black.

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