Violet "Sister" Batis

Violet "Sister" Batis passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at the age of 90. She was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and a longtime resident of Kenner, Louisiana. Her hobbies were dancing, exercising, trying new recipes, cooking from scratch, sewing and going to the beaches. She was self-employed as a bookkeeper. Violet is survived by her husband of 46 years, Richard "Don" Batis. She was married to the late William "Frank" Draughon, Jr. and the daughter of the late Violet Agnes Tomatis Roques and August John Roques, Sr. Preceded in death by her siblings: Sylvia Mammelli (Bobby), Joy Sevin, Joan Kennair (Johnny), Dolly Oberling (Bobby), August "Pal" Roques (Clara), Raymond Roques (Ruth), Gabriel "Gabe" Roques (Eunice), and Lloyd "Shuggy" Roques (Ruby). Devoted mother of Donna Brasse (Al), Diane Bordelon (late, Darryl), Deborah Paine, Denise Phillips, Dolores Fryoux, John Draughon (Joann), and the late William "Frankie" Draughon, III. Loving grandmother of Karen, Diana, David, Kellie, Jessica, Mike, Kristy, Erica, Jared, Rachel and the late Baby Darryl & Baby John. Loving great-grandmother of Amber, Abbey, Alison, Taylor, Nathen, Christine, Greg, Seth, Cheyenne, and Nathan. Loving great-great-grandmother of Julian, Cameron, Delilah, and Liam. Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana 70001 are in charge of arrangements and burial. Services will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. To view and sign the online guest book, please visit www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.