Travis Despenza of New Orleans passed away on Thursday May 23, 2019 at the age of 72 following a long illness. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. She attended St. Peter Claver Elementary School, Xavier Preparatory High School and Southern University of New Orleans. Her studies led to her professional career as an Assistant Bank Manager and Insurance Analyst. Travis had four siblings and was predeceased by her mother and father Yvonne S. and Leo J. Vigne and brother, Leo G. Vigne. She is survived by her daughters Tracy Despenza of New Orleans and Dr. Tyra Kane of Maryland, as well 4 granddaughters and 6 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 3 sisters, Betty Barney of New Orleans, Mona LeBeaux of Georgia and Keziah Clarke of California. A Mass will be held at St. Peter Claver Church, Saturday June 8th at 10 am. Interment of Travis's ashes will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Repast to follow. Labat Charbonnet Glapion is in charge of arrangements. A Memorial Gift in Travis's name may be made to: The Scleroderma Foundation at 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923; online @ scleroderma.org/donate