Joy Buras Sisung's Obituary
Joy Buras Sisung passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on Friday, August 1, 2014 at the age of 77.
Loving mother of Ronald P. Jr. (Melissa) Sisung, Stephen (Donna) Sisung, Wendy Sisung (Chris) Sanchez and Wesley (Kim) Sisung. Beloved Granmommy to 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents Irma Fitzgerald Buras and Whitney Benjamin Buras, widowed by Ronald P. Sisung, Sr, a brother Whitney “Butz” Buras, and a sister Theresa “Tess” McLendon.
Joy was a graduate of Gretna High School, Class of 1955. She was a past employee of DH Holmes, Dillard's, Maison Blanche, and most recently Gordon's of Mandeville, where she was able to share her passion for creativity with many. She was a loyal and devoted Saints fan and an avid gardener. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial mass to celebrate Joy’s life at St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Algiers, LA on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 12:30 PM. There will be a private family inurnment following.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Joy to be made to Community Care Hospice.
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