Mala Fran Newman Schott

Mala Fran Newman Schott passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in Hammond, LA. She was 69 years old. Mala was born in Baton Rouge and was the eldest in her family of four. She is preceded in death by her parents Emerson and Jean Newman. Mala graduated from Valley Forge Academy where she was valedictorian and Southeastern Louisiana University where she met her husband, John. Upon graduation from SLU, Mala worked as an accountant in New Orleans until she transitioned to being a stay-at-home Mom.

Married for 47 years, John and Mala had two children. Mala was very devoted to her family. She loved cooking, plants, and animals (especially cats).

Mala is survived by her 2 children and 3 grandchildren: Elizabeth and Rick Joji of Humble, TX, their children Gavin, Kaden, and Alyssa; and Joseph Schott of Tickfaw, LA. She is also survived by her 3 siblings, Eric Newman, Donna Newman Black, and Suzanne Travis and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the John and Mala Schott Endowed Scholarship at Southeastern, SLU Box 10703, Hammond, LA 70402. Checks should reference the John and Mala endowed scholarship. Online contributions can be made at www.southeastern.edu/memorial.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation from the Chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 12012 Hwy 190 West Hammond, LA. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until the start of the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery.