Barbara Ann Turlich Jukes

Barbara Ann Turlich Jukes was born December 26, 1929, in Buras, LA. She was one of 4 children born to Elodie (Barrois) and Peter Turlich. She spent her childhood and early adulthood in Buras, where she met her husband, Harry Robert Jukes, Sr. Barbara’s passion was her family. She and Harry had 5-children: Robert, Carlisle (wife, Marion), Harry Jr., Rebecca (Husband, John Brennan), and Lisa. Then 7-grandchildren: Robert Jr., Kelly, Michael, Eric (Wife Nathalie), Katherine, Melissa (Husband, Paul Jackson), and Kristen (Husband, Trevor Verzwyvelt). Followed by 9 great grandchildren: Madison, Alexandra, Kayla, Sophia, Brennan, Matthew, Anna Kate, Julian, Josie, with another on the way. Barbara enjoyed serving 50+ family members barbecue on Easter and seafood gumbo at Christmas. Barbara liked to dance, especially with her brother Jerry Turlich, and son-in-law John Brennan. As a corporate spouse, living in Nigeria, Africa, she played volleyball daily. Barbara was a consummate shopper, shopping until her last days with help from her sister, Gloria Turlich Rogers. Barbara had a long hospice. The family would like to thank the sitters, who lavished Barbara with genuine care, assuring her family a peace of mind; Sister Miriam, whose weekly visits brought laughter and faith; Maria Immacolata Catholic Church who fulfilled Christ’s call to comfort those who mourn; The Homestead Assisted Living Center for providing Barbara a warm home, a place where she continued hosting family and friends and Haydel Hospice. Barbara died on November 18, 2016 in Houma, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 47 years. Brothers, and two of her beloved sons, Robert and Harry. Funeral Services will be Monday, November 21, 2016 at 1PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Belle Chasse, LA. There will be a visitation prior to the service from 10AM until 1PM. You are welcome to join us as we say our final earthly farewells to Barbara Ann Turlich Jukes-daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.