Joyce Geraci Windstein, age 87 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 16, 2019. Born in New Orleans to the late Laura Delaney Geraci and Emile P. Geraci. Beloved wife of the late Edward H. Windstein, Jr. and adored Mother to Jan Doty (Paul), Edward H. Windstein, III (Fritz), and Eric Windstein (Alicia)
Cherished Grandmother to Seth Windstein, Jennifer McMullen, Matthew Windstein, Jonathan Doty, Jordan Doty, Jacob Windstein, P.J. Doty, Maddie Windstein (Sarah), Nick De George and Cade Windstein.
Loving Great-grandmother to Madison McMullen, McCall McMullen, Annie McMullen, Samantha McMullen, Caroline McMullen, Maia Cooney and Leila Cooney.
Sister to Valerie Daigle and sister -in-law to Robert C. Windstein.
Survived and loved by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and life-long friends.
“Mom” or “Granny” loved and enjoyed each day, and lived a full life. She was accepting of what each day brought and always eager to participate with loved ones and any activity. She remained close to the same group of family and friends she grew up with.
Her pleasant, friendly attitude was easy to cherish, love, and enjoy by four generations. All have wonderful memories and stories. To her family, she and her home were our “hub”. Holidays, birthdays, special occasions and just visits centered with Granny. She was a very rich and important part of our lives. Granny was at all sporting, dancing, school, and many beach trips with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She was the ultimate LSU fan often caught cheering at her TV. She was a terrific cook, and we all have our favorite Granny dish.
Personally, she had long standing friends and family that she played cards with, traveled with, and bowled with. She went to Europe with her husband, and to Italy with her sister and her family. She traveled the country with Gerry and Clarence Geier, and made several other trips with her sister, Valerie Daigle and family. Mom loved to swim in her pool, which was also the spot of many fun days for all. She and her husband had a wonderful long standing friendship with Joyce and Billy Bergeron. She continued to enjoy the McMain High school reunions and old friends. Friendship was also enjoyed at her hair salon, Encore. She was loved, enjoyed and cherished by all and will be deeply and daily missed. Mom, Granny, Joyce, you are in our hearts and in our memories.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the funeral services at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home on Friday May the 24th. Visitation will begin at 10 am, followed by Mass at noon. Deep Gratitude to the caring and kind staff at Ochsner Main, Colonial Oaks Skilled Nursing and Serenity Hospice.
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