MENDOTA - Frances M. Newell, 87, of Mendota passed away Feb. 12, 2022 at Heritage Health, Mendota. She was known to many that loved her as “Mama Louie,” “Lu,” “Granny NuNu” or just “Ma Newell.”

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 18 at Holy Cross Church, Mendota with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota.

Frances was born Aug. 9, 1934 in West Brooklyn to Wilbur and Vera (Bauer) Delhotal. She married Donald Newell and he preceded her in death in 1996.

Survivors include children, Debra (Ron) Rose, Connie Tuftee, Beverly (Lance) Derbonne, Mark (Bobbi) Newell, daughter-in-law Kim Newell, Kevin (Jennifer) Newell, Steve (Mona) Newell, Sherri (Brian) Stouffer and Lisa Newell (Humberto Castellanos), 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her son, David.

Frances graduated from Mendota High School in 1952. After raising her nine children, she worked at RR Donnelly in Mendota until her retirement in 2000. She then got to enjoy doing her favorite thing: shopping! She also enjoyed going to flea markets and craft shows. She was a member of Holy Cross Church.

Memorials may be directed to Holy Cross Church. Online condolences may be left a t www.merrittfh.com.