Joyce Assevado Frichter Gained her wings on August 1, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Joyce was born on August 24, 1951, along with her twin sister, Loyce. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph “ToTo” and Patricia Assevado, and her fiancé, Aubert Tassin.
She is survived by her children Heidi Bennett (Troy), Gretchen Adams (Travis) and Arnold Frichter, III; her grandchildren Mason and Isabella Bennett, Chase, JD, Wyatt and Brooklynn Adams, and Corey Richard. She was also a bonus grandmother to Haylee and Hayden Whitfield.
She is survived by her siblings, Malcolm and Danny Assevado, Loyce Alonzo and Mona Flanagan. She is the sister-in-law of Cynthia and Lenore Assevado, Gene Alonzo, Michael Flanagan, Sr., and Judy Frichter. Beloved aunt to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Joyce was born and raised in Yscloskey. She moved to Poplarville, MS where, after retiring from many years in the insurance industry, she enjoyed spending her time fishing in her pond and being with her beloved dog, Zena. She leaves behind many friends in Mississippi and St. Bernard.
A special thanks to her daughter, Heidi, and granddaughter, Isabella, who helped from the beginning until the end, never leaving her side. Also thank you to her sisters, lifelong friend Sonia Woodruff, cousin JoAnn Nunez, sister-in-law Cynthia Assevado, godchild/niece Tammy Alonzo and niece Gina Powell for helping be a part of her care team.
Joyce’s family is very appreciative of the loving care provided by Dr. Sumathi Smith, Home Instead Staff and the Heart of Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Hospice House, P.O. Box 5806, Slidell, LA 70469 in Joyce’s memory.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering to be held at OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2320 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, August 29th from 11:00AM – 12:00PM, followed by a Memorial Mass in Joyce’s memory beginning at 12:00PM. She will be laid to eternal rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
Due to COVID-19, face masks and social distancing are required.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18