Jacquelyn LaGraize Doskey

Jacquelyn “Jackie” LaGraize Doskey, a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for 61 years, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026 in her home at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of David J. Doskey. Loving mother of Paul M. Doskey (Carol), W. Alex Doskey (Jenny), and Pamela L. Doskey Shuford (Gary). Grandmother of Ethan and Evan Doskey, Kory Campbell, Elliot, Arden, and Abigail Doskey, along with many furry animal grandbabies. Sister of Albert LaGraize, Jr. Daughter of the late Albert LaGraize, Sr. and Lillian Wald LaGraize. Also survived by many other loving relatives and longtime friends.

Jackie was a graduate of Ursuline Academy and Loyola University with her BS in Medical Technology. She later retired from West Jefferson Medical Center after many years of dedicated service.

She loved her garden and was a member of the Garden of the Month Club. She was also active in the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts and the C.O.R. Retreat hosted by Archbishop Shaw High School. She volunteered at three churches: Visitation of Our Lady, St. John Bosco, and St. Joachim, hosting Bible study, serving as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, and Adoration. She was a talented arts and crafter, loved to sew, cross-stitch, crochet, and taught many others the crafts that she loved.

Family and friends are invited to gather at Visitation of Our Lady Catholic Church, 3500 Ames Boulevard (at Barataria Blvd), Marrero, LA on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will follow. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna.

In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred.

Mothe Funeral Home is assisting the family during this difficult time. Condolences and memories may be shared by visiting Jacquelyn’s memorial page at: www.mothefunerals.com.