Mimi Byrnes Pelton

1942 - 2019

Mimi Byrnes Pelton, 76, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, March 29, 2019, at her home in Houston, Texas after a prolonged illness. A native New Orleanian, she was born "Marlene" on August 3, 1942. She was a graduate of Ursuline Academy, attended the University of New Orleans and graduated from the University of Oregon. She was married to David Pelton, in New Orleans in 1987. She was recognized for her contributions as a writer, editor, and a publications professional for several colleges and universities including the University of New Orleans, Texas Wesleyan College, Southern Methodist University and Knox College. Mimi was mother to two daughters Amelie (Diaz) Provost, and Nina (Diaz) Ward, both residing in Atlanta, Georgia. She enjoyed her many grandchildren, including Emma Provost, Chase Provost, River Ward, Reece Ward and Ella Grace Ward. She is also survived by her sister, Judith Byrnes Kountoupis. Mimi and David enjoyed traveling together over the years of their marriage, including their time spent in Louisiana, Rhode Island, Texas, Illinois and Virginia, and the wonderful friends they made along the way. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 25th at Our Lady of Prompt Succor at Ursuline Academy, 2701 State Street, New Orleans starting at 10:00 to be immediately followed by her burial at Lake Lawn Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchatrain Blvd, New Orleans.