Barbara Ann Carroll

Barbara Ann Carroll obituary

Barbara Ann Carroll

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St. Angela Merici Catholic Church

835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70002

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Memorial Mass

12:00 p.m.

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835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70002

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Barbara Carroll Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Barbara Ann DiFatta Carroll of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at the age of 86. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Reuben Carroll, her parents Santo and Veronica DiFatta, and her sister Sharon Bernard. She is survived by her son Duane Carroll (Angele), Wade Carroll (Jeannie), and sister Sandra Dufour. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Taylor Carroll (Micah), Payton Carroll, Baylie Carroll, DJ Carroll, Courtney Carroll, Camden Carroll, Joshua Pena, and her great grandchild Eloise Carroll. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was a passionate mother, grandmother, great grandmother, a loving sister, and a devoted aunt. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church and she loved spending time with her family and friends. A Memorial Mass and Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70002. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana, Inc., 8200 Hampson Street, Suite 229, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com

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Upcoming Events

Aug

23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Angela Merici Catholic Church

835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70002

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Memorial Mass

12:00 p.m.

St. Angela Merici Catholic Church

835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70002

Send Flowers