JoAnn L. Luke

JoAnn Louise Lamarque Luke\r\nJuly 11, 1941 – April 27, 2014\r\n“Well done, good and faithful servant.” \r\n-Matthew 25:21\r\nJoAnn Louise Lamarque Luke died at home on Divine Mercy Sunday. Hers was a prolonged dying to earthly life, but her eternal reward was her consolation as she is reunited with her cherished husband of 52 years Charlie, along with her parents Marie and Tony Lamarque, in-laws Cleo and Henry Piazza, and a host of departed souls whom she loved. A tireless laborer in the vineyard of the Lord, JoAnn drew in family and friends with a strong arm, quick-wit, loud voice, sharp tongue and a ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ candor. Her home was always open to others, and in that Italian way, she thrived by cooking and serving food. \r\nJoAnn was a life-long resident of St. Bernard until Hurricane Katrina took her to Covington, LA. She was employed by UPS for over 20 years. But her legacy is her family and friends. She leaves behind her children Steven (Beth), Patti Kyle (Warren), Pamela and Matthew. Grandchildren Dominic, Monica, Jacob, Grace, Frances, Sam and Eleanor will dearly miss their Maw-Maw. Her brothers Emile (Kathy), Anthony (Betty), Ronnie (Natasha), Dennis (Maria), Tommy (Janell), and Timmy (Pam) have lost their second mother. In-laws Margie (Edward “Tuttie”, deceased), Louise Jackson (Lester, deceased), and Toni Ayo (Marion) will also miss her commanding presence and generous spirit. Her many nieces and nephews will remember their Aunt JoAnn as the family matriarch who never missed a birthday or special occasion and who always called to check in on them. \r\nAn avid fan of the heavenly saints, she was ‘in that number’ on the day that Popes John XXIII and John Paul II were canonized by Pope Francis. \r\n

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