Audrey Junker Peake passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 13, 2022 at the age of 91. A native of New Orleans, Audrey was born on March 13, 1930 to the late Lawrence George and Marguerite Fourcade Junker.
Audrey worked 41 years in accounting at South Central Bell. After retirement, she spent her time caring for her grandchildren and traveling. You could frequently find her singing and dancing to her favorite Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick Jr. tunes. She loved going to the movies, music, good food, New Orleans Saints football and Mardi Gras.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Peake Borrello (Stephen); and her son, Joseph Thomas Peake Jr. (Gricelda). She is also survived by her grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Ammoo”, Stephen Joseph Borrello IV (Daniella), Michelle Borrello Burgstiner (William), Vincent Michael Borrello (Olivia), Joseph Thomas Peake III and Jonathan Thomas Peake; and her great-grandchildren, Madison Elise Burgstiner and Violette Rose Borrello.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass to be held in the chapel at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124 on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow the Mass at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.
The family invites you to express your fond thoughts and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.
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