Joyce Engelbracht McCabe's Obituary
Joyce Engelbracht McCabe, age 90, of Mandeville, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, March 29, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1933, in New Orleans to the late Joseph and Gladys Engelbracht.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys Coursey Engelbracht and Joseph John Engelbracht; and her brother, Merle J Engelbracht.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband, Harold “Pat” Joseph McCabe, Jr.; children, Keith McCabe (Terry) and Karen Gunther (Richard); grandchildren, Garrett McCabe, Ryan Gunther (Sarah), Kevin McCabe (Michelle), and Katie Gremillion (Marc); and four great-grandchildren.
Joyce and her beloved husband celebrated 70 wonderful years of marriage. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was an adoring wife, mother, and grandmother. Not only was she an excellent cook but was a wonderful hostess. Joyce was generous, patient, kind, and loved making people happy. In earlier years, her husband’s job moved them around the country where she joined various clubs, volunteered at a hospital, and even tried her hand at community theatre. Pensacola Beach was a special place for Joyce and her family, where countless treasured memories were made together.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. McCabe may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM, with funeral services starting at 2:00 PM and interment immediately following at the adjacent Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. The McCabe family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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