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Joyce Lawrence Torres

December 13, 1932 — March 12, 2021

Joyce Lawrence Torres entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 12, 2021 at St. Joseph Manor Assisted Living Center in Thibodaux. She was 88. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed. Joyce is the beloved wife of 69 years to Hiram R. Torres. Daughter of the late Joseph Lawrence, Jr. and Cecelia Stenger Lawrence. Loving mother of Richard Torres (Lorraine), Gregory “Greg” Torres (Jan), Timothy Torres (Valerie), Deborah Stark (James) and Donna Arnold (Steve). Sister of Carroll Boyer and the late Lloyd J. Lawrence. Joyce is survived by 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was a lifelong resident of Algiers, Louisiana. She and her husband were active parishioners of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Algiers. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Heart of Hospice and Dr. Chester Boudreaux for their love and compassionate care. Due to the COVID Pandemic, all attendees must wear their face mask for the duration of the visitation and Funeral Mass. Family and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 6201 Stratford Place, Algiers, Louisiana on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 10AM until 11AM. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Thursday at 11AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, Louisiana. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com
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Thursday, March 18, 2021

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

6201 Stratford Pl, New Orleans, LA 70131

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Westlawn Memorial Park

1225 Whitney Ave

, Terrytown, LA 70056

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