Joanna Corbeau Yager

Joanna Corbeau Yager, age 87, passed away on April 9, 2020 due to complications of COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s Disease. Born on March 21, 1933 Joanna was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and embodied the joyous spirit of her hometown. In her formative years, Joanna attended St. Joseph Academy, followed by Newcomb College, a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She enjoyed participating in carnival activities and reigned as queen of Krewes of Fantasy, Orpheus and Sonians. In 1955, Joanna married her beloved Maurie D. Yager and raised 3 children, and gave back to the community through volunteer work, president of the Opti-Mrs. Club. After raising children, Joanna spent 18 glorious years working at her favorite spot in the world, Saks Fifth Avenue (New Orleans). Joanna had a passion for design, was an avid collector of Japanese/Asian art, and never met a Chanel or Armani she didn’t love. She also played the piano, and enjoyed making French pastries, and traveling with her family. For the past seven years Joanna was a resident of Woldenberg Village/Touro and they took great care of her till her last breath on April 9. Joanna is at peace now and we hope she’s with her husband, family and friends, shopping and singing show tunes.

Joanna is preceded in death by her husband Maurie D. Yager (1931-2017), and parents Mr. & Mrs. Leon S. Corbeau, Jr. She is survived by children Maurie Leon Yager, Barry Lee Yager (Amy Miller), and Pamela Leigh Yager (Richard Penfil); grandchildren Caroline, Catherine, Maurie (Teddy), Emily, Abby, Elise, Emma, and Simon; and 9 great-grandchildren Aiden, Liam, Mason, Joanna, Penelope, Ella, Josephine, Vivienne and Ophelia. She will be deeply missed but her memory will live on in our hearts. At this time, no funeral arrangements have been made. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Joanna to her favorite charity Boys Town Louisiana - https://www.boystown.org/locations/louisiana/Pages/default.aspx.