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Carol DiGiovanni Joaen

October 1, 1946 — December 29, 2024

Centerville, OH

Carol DiGiovanni Joaen of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away peacefully in Dayton, Ohio on December 29, 2024.

She was born October 1, 1946 to the late Mearl Barletto and Lawrence DiGiovanni. Carol was a loving and devoted wife, mother and “Granny.” She was married to Rene Joaen III. Throughout their marriage, they lived in Gretna, Louisiana, Hattiesburg, MS, Laurel, MS, Mandeville, LA, Murfreesboro, TN. Carol resided in Dayton, OH upon her death.

Carol graduated from Martin Behrman High School in 1966. She worked at Pan American Life Insurance Company as a secretary before raising three children. She later worked in the family business at Select Sales and Marketing.

In her early years, Carol enjoyed lifeguarding and loved swimming. Throughout her life, she enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens, reading, music and traveling-especially to see her grandchildren. Carol spent much leisure time fishing and with her beloved dogs Seven and Mandy.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband Rene Germain Joaen III, as well as her sister Thelma Madison. She is survived by her daughters Charlise Joaen Showalter and Rachel Joaen Tauzier, as well as her son Rene Joaen IV. In addition, she is preceded by five grandchildren: Taylor, Reilly, Caroline, Gabriel, and Grace. 

Relatives and Friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. The visitation will be from 9:30 am to 11:00 am with a funeral Mass to begin at 11:00 am. Burial will immediately follow at Westlawn Cemetery, 1225 Whitney Avenue, Terrytown, LA 70056. 

The family kindly invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at www.MotheFunerals.com. Mothe Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements 


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Visitation

Friday, January 31, 2025

9:30 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Harvey - Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC

2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA 70058

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Mass

Friday, January 31, 2025

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Harvey - Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC

2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA 70058

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Friday, January 31, 2025

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