ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: LUKE, JOANN L. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Serenity Funeral Home, Covington

Died: Sunday, April 27, 2014

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LUKE, JOANN L. 
July 11, 1941 - April 27, 2014

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ÒWell done, good and faithful servant.Ó Matthew 25:21 

JoAnn Louise Lamarque Luke died at home on Divine Mercy Sunday. 

Hers was a prolonged dying to earthly life, but her eternal reward was her 
consolation as she is reunited with her cherished husband of 52 years Charlie, 
along with her parents Marie and Tony Lamarque, in-laws Cleo and Henry Piazza, 
and a host of departed souls whom she loved. 

A tireless laborer in the vineyard of the Lord, JoAnn drew in family and 
friends with a strong arm, quick-wit, loud voice, sharp tongue and a Ôtell-it-
like-it-isÕ candor. 
Her home was always open to others, and in that Italian way, she thrived by 
cooking and serving food. 

JoAnn was a life-long resident of St. Bernard until Hurricane Katrina took her 
to Covington, LA. 
She was employed by UPS for over 20 years. But her legacy is her family and 
friends. 

She leaves behind her children Steven (Beth), Patti Kyle (Warren), Pamela and 
Matthew. Grandchildren Dominic, Monica, Jacob, Grace, Frances, Sam and Eleanor 
will dearly miss their Maw-Maw. Her brothers Emile (Kathy), Anthony (Betty), 
Ronnie (Natasha), Dennis (Maria), Tommy (Janell), and Timmy (Pam) have lost 
their second mother. In-laws Margie (Edward ÒTuttieÓ, deceased), Louise Jackson 
(Lester, deceased), and Toni Ayo (Marion) will also miss her commanding 
presence and generous spirit. Her many nieces and nephews will remember their 
Aunt JoAnn as the family matriarch who never missed a birthday or special 
occasion and who always called to check in on them. An avid fan of the heavenly 
saints, she was Ôin that numberÕ on the day that Popes John XXIII and John Paul 
II were canonized by Pope Francis.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Mandeville, LA on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 
12:00 noon with visitation beginning at 10:00am. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. AndrewÕs Village. 

Interment immediately following at Mandeville Cemetery. 

Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, in charge of arrangements.

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