TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for TOUPS, JULIA LEDET BEASON
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2016 

Died: Sunday, February 21, 2016

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TOUPS, JULIA LEDET BEASON

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Julia (JuJu) Ledet Beason Toups, 69, resident of Lockport, LA passed away on 
Sunday, February 21, 2016 at her home in Lockport. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard Toups; her parents 
Johnny Ledet, Sr. and Gloria Ledet; her granddaughter Savannah Warciski, and 
her beloved lifelong friends Donna Jean Beason and Paula Ronquille. 

Julia is lovingly remembered by her son Dwayne J. Beason of Denham Springs, her 
daughter Donna Beason Warciski and spouse Glenn, her stepdaughters Janet Toups 
Lewis and her spouse Scott, Sue Toups Bonvillain and her spouse Barry, and 
stepson David Toups; brother Johnny J. Ledet, Jr. and his spouse Linda; 
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great 
nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. 

She was born in New Orleans, LA on March 26, 1946, the daughter of Johnny J. 
Ledet, Sr. and Gloria L. Ledet. She had one brother, Johnny J. Ledet, Jr. 
Julia graduated from Terrebonne High School in 1964 and soon began her career 
in banking. She dedicated herself to her career and was instrumental in 
cultivating trainings and careers in banking that are still thriving today. 
After 20 years in banking, she retired. 
She followed a dream and began Julianna's Cajun Cruises where introduced people 
from all over the world to the Louisiana culture, she dearly loved. She was a 
pioneer in many paths of her life. Julia loved to teach and was inspirational 
to many. 
Her spiritual journey came through many spiritual leaders but was deeply 
anchored in the teachings of the Native Americans. She adored nature and ALL 
living creatures. 
She loved her family and friends with all of her heart!! 

The visitation will be held at Falgout Funeral Homes, 3838 Highway 1, Raceland, 
LA on Thursday, February 25, 2016, from 6-9 pm and again Friday morning from 9-
10:30 am. A "Celebration of her life" service will be held at 10:30 am 
following visitation. In her words: "When I have ascended, I want you to 
celebrate my life"! 

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. 

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