Joan Ramirez Rushton

Joan is preceded in death by her husband Donald Graham Rushton; parents Alfred E. Ramirez and Ruby Duffel Ramirez; sister Dolores Ramirez Austin; brothers Alfred E. Ramirez, Jr., Edward Ramirez, Emile J. Ramirez and Duffel Ramirez.

She is survived by her daughters Donna Rushton Fitch (Jack), Robin Rushton Ashe (Herb), and Patricia Rushton Brou (Tommy); brother Charles Ramirez (Joyce); grandchildren Hollis Ashe Bayardo (Chris), Hillary Ashe Janot (Adam), Tim Ashe, Katherine Brou, Graham Brou, Patrick Brou and Walker Fitch; great-grandchildren Elizabeth Janot, Caroline Janot and Lindsay Bayardo as well as many nieces and nephews.

Joan graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1947 and was a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution.

She will be remembered fondly by many dear friends and family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 11:00am. Visitation will begin at 9:30am. Interment will be private.

For those so desiring, donations may be made in Joan’s memory to the charity of your choice.

The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.