Janice Richard Topey passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, July 25, 2022 at the age of 81. She was the cherished wife of the late Carroll A. Topey for 51 years. Loving mother of Troy Topey (Amy) and the late Kirk Topey (the late Michelle). Daughter of the late Guy Richard and Emily Aupied Richard.Sister of the late Joyce (the late Sidney), the late Patricia (the late Roy). Survived by Guy (Gladys), Larry (Janet) and Emily (Ronald). As well as her adopted Alphonso siblings and family. Proud grandmother of Justin Topey (Rebekah), Ashley Nation (Clinton), Tyler Topey, Ashley Robino, Leighton Topey, and Kylie Topey. Great grandmother of Rylee Topey, Brantley Topey, Landon Nation, Brayen Nation, Kinsley Nation, Emma Nation, Ashlyn Topey, Jhett Markey and godmother to Toni Mancuso. Also, survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Janice was born on July 28, 1940 in Thibodaux, LA and was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. She graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1958. Janice was a nurturing woman who put her kids and others before herself. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, Yahtzee, doing puzzle books, listening to country music, watching her soap operas, and saying the rosary. She loved cooking her pecan pie and shrimp molds for friends and family. She looked forward to her girls’ days filled with shopping, eating lunch and trips to the casino. Her greatest joy was spending time with family. Janice will forever be remembered and deeply missed by all the lives she has touched.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in ST. BERNARD GARDENS CEMETERY.
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