Joyce Ellender Lepoma's Obituary
Joyce Ellender Lepoma passed away on Thursday, March 05, 2015 in Covington, LA. She was born on Friday, July 17, 1931 in New Orleans, LA to the late John Ralph Ellender and Marjorie Exnicious Ellender.
Joyce was married to her beloved husband, the late Sam Lapoma, for 30 years.
She was the loving mother of, Robert Pete (Fran), Sandra P. Gillespie (George), Richard Pete, Sheila Gager, Jim Pete, the late Ronald Pete, Gerald Pete, and Michael Pete. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Joyce was the sister of Davis Ellender, the late Roy Ellender, Lloyd Ellender, Ruby Portener, Ronald Ellender, Stephen Ellender, and Burt Ellender. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond M. Pete.
If desired, donations in the name of Joyce Ellender Lepoma may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284, www.americanheart.org.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation on Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM.
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