ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SHOWS, FRANK CLAY 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Friday, April 26, 2013

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SHOWS, FRANK CLAY 
(May 15, 1931 - April 26, 2013)

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Frank Clay Shows of Mandeville, LA passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 
26, 2013. 

Frank was the beloved husband of Natilia “Tillie” Shows and father of Selletta 
Diane Donahue (Jerry), Donna Shows Roussel, Sharon Renee Mulkey (Dale) and 
Carla Shows Buchholz (Colin). Grandfather of thirteen grandchildren; Trese 
Hood, Jessica Jimmerson, Trey Roussel, Tony Mulkey, Jennifer Pellegrin, Kara 
Adams, Alex Roussel, Greg Donahue, Colin J. Buchholz, Jr., Josh Buchholz, 
Catherine Buchholz, Mitchell Mulkey and Bailey Donahue. He was the great 
grandfather of nine; Alyssa Joliboix, Cauy Hood, Molly Jimmerson, Camryn Hood, 
Piper Jimmerson, Cora Jimmerson, Clay Jimmerson, Kinsley Buchholz & Carter 
Buchholz as well as three on the way. He is also survived by his beloved, 
Dolly.

Frank was born on May 15, 1931 in Laurel, MS. He resided in Laurel until 1941 
when he moved with his family to Pascagoula, Mississippi. While living in 
Pascagoula, he met and married his bride of 62 years, Natilia Burns. Frank was 
a veteran of the Army 101st Air Borne Division. He began his civilian career 
with the A&P Tea company in New Orleans, rising to the position of vice-
president in charge of real estate development. In the early 70s, he studied 
Real Estate Law at Tulane University. He served on the Mandeville City Council 
for two four year terms and spearheaded the Armed Forces Memorial at the 
Mandeville City Hall.

Frank was a life-long entrepreneur, an avid outdoor sportsman and accomplished 
artist. He always had a project in the works. He was a positive force, 
constantly growing and building, for the benefit of his family and community. 
He will be dearly missed.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 335 Asbury 
Dr, Mandeville, LA 70471 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 10:00 AM until 
service time. 

Interment will follow in the Mandeville Cemetery Mausoleum. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in memory of Frank Shows 
be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New 
York, NY.

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