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Joyce Desroche Keenan

January 10, 1925 — September 30, 2019

Joyce Desroche Keenan passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Monday, September 30, 2019 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. She was 94 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Melvin (Melly) John Keenan, Jr. Mother of Karen (Allan) Angelo, Deborah (Archie) McConnell, Beth (Arnold, Jr.) Boudreaux, Kim Makofsky (Don, deceased), Peggy Bolden (Walter, deceased) Pamela (Stephen) Schott. Also survived by her sister, Jane D. Haupt and brother-in-law, Eugene Ponti, both from Baton Rouge, 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Eunice Desroche, a brother, Marvin, sister Janice Ponti, and brother-in-law, Louis Haupt. Joyce was an avid golfer at Timberlane Country Club. Her other passion was bridge and played with groups of friends until recently. Joyce resided with her husband, Melly for over 50 years in Algiers where they raised their six daughters. They were the proud owners of Modern Hardware for over 45 years. We would like to thank Passages Hospice and her caretakers at the Landing at Behrman Place Retirement Center. Special thanks to Dunbar Nursing Home and Notre Dame Hospice in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi for their impeccable care for our mother. So, Mom, today we fold our cards here on earth and the house wins. We have lost our final bet to keep your physical body with us. But your legacy and the lifetime of memories you leave behind with your adoring girls and extended family is a jackpot far too big to count. May you light up Heaven the way you lit up the video poker machines and bridge tables here on Earth. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 500 Eliza Street, Algiers, LA on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 9AM until 11AM. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church at 11AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.
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Friday, October 4, 2019

9:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church

400 Verret St, New Orleans, LA 70114

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1225 Whitney Ave

, Terrytown, LA 70056

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