Joyce Poiencot

Joyce Poiencot, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Terrebonne General Medical Center. She was a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary in Houma on Monday, January 15, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Joyce is survived by her sons, Lloyd Poiencot and wife Annette, Donald Poiencot and wife Sherrie, and Timmy Poiencot; daughter, Rhonda Postlethwait and husband Dave; grandchildren, Benji, Casey, Corey, Trevor, Lacy Poiencot, and Mark Postlethwait; great-grandchildren, Cody, Hunter Anthony, Hunter Joseph, Emily, Claire, Austin, and Dylan Poiencot; brother, Alexander Dupre, Jr.; sisters, Rita Mae Kraemer, and Elizabeth “Betty” Dupre.

Joyce is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Joseph Louis Poiencot; Infant son, Rickey Poiencot; parents, Alexander Dupre, Sr. and Lorena Scott Dupre; brothers, Harry, Leland, Floyd, and Roland Dupre; sisters, Dorothy Lawson, and Zenobia Fazzio.

Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Joyce was kind, loving, generous, caring, and loved her Catholic faith. Joyce was blessed with a beautiful family. She enjoyed family gatherings, especially cooking at Christmas time. She was a talented cook, and baker, especially making peanut butter fudge and sending them out to everyone. She is preceded in death by her sister-in-law which was her best friend, Margie Dupre. Joyce is now reunited with her beloved husband of 51 years and they now rest in the arms of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Chauvin Funeral home is honored to serve the Poiencot family.