Joy Ellen Leggio Strain

Born in New Orleans, daughter of the late Dr. Louis and Viola Scott Leggio, she attended the Academy of Sacred Heart, graduated from Isidore Newman School and from Newcomb College, where she was a member of AOII sorority.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dr. Donald Strain, and her children Sherri Strain, Dr. Gregory Strain (Leigh Jeanne), Susan Strain, Catherine Strain Williams (Richard) and Michael Strain, along with five grandchildren, Katie Moro (Ian), Emily Barber (Scott), Jenny Green (Stephen) Adam and Molly Strain, and nine great- grandchildren, her sister, Brenda Leggio Goldbaum (Michael), sister-in-law Adrienne Strain Bassett (Roland) and a niece, nephews, and many cousins.

In addition to her family, her great loves were her deep Catholic faith, traveling the world, bridge games with her lifelong friends, attending parades and cheering for New Orleans sports teams. Joy Ellen answered the call to serve others by supporting many charities and volunteering extensively for both civic and religious organizations over the years.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 10:30am on Friday the 13th of December 2019 at St. Angela Merici Church, 901 Beverly Garden Dr, Metairie, LA 70002 with a Funeral Mass immediately following at noon. Burial will follow at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Ponchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a donation in her name to St. Anthony of Padua Window Restoration Fund, 4640 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119.