Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
Oct 25, 1942 – Jul 28, 2022
Joan Bourgeois Philibert, 79, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Slidell.
She was born October 25, 1942 in New Orleans, to the late Herbert J. Bourgeois Sr. and Camilla Keller LeJeune. Loving mother of Amanda Bourgeois Hellwig (Nelson), grandmother of Sarah Joan Hellwig and Nathan Leonard Hellwig, sister of Judith Rizan (Milton), aunt to Troy Rizan (Michelle), Tracie Rizan Bates, Tammy Rizan, Ross Bourgeois and Lucas Bourgeois, and lifelong friend Glenda Drake.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Philibert; her step-father, Joseph LeJeune; her brother, Herbert “Sonny” Bourgeois Jr., and her good friend Michael Walsh.
She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other dear friends. A strong, independent woman at a time before it was fashionable, Joan, above all, enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren Sarah and Nathan.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd West, Slidell LA 70460, on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon followed by the funeral service at 2:00pm. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Heart Association www.heart.org.
Read MoreTo an amazing and wonderful cousin and person, who will be dearly missed! With love, prayers, and peace.
Lisa Thomas
August 03, 2022 | Huntsville, AL | Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Amanda and family! Dori LeBreton
Dori LeBreton
August 02, 2022 | Arlington, TX | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Steve and Kathy Hotard
August 02, 2022 | St. Louis, MO | Family
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Jimmy and Sharon Scott
August 02, 2022
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
August 02, 2022
A wonderful and caring person honor and pleasure to know her and family.
charles walsh
August 02, 2022 | Poplarville, MS | Friend
Our love and prayers for her family during this time of grief. I have wonderful memories of my dear cousin.
Russell and Marie Elaine
Marie & Russell Totora
August 01, 2022 | Amite, LA | Family
Joan was a wonderful and kind person. She and her brother Sonny were like family to my family, the Walshes. Her care of my brother Michael in his final days in hospice at her home is indicative of her generosity and caring. Rest in eternal peace and may you spend eternity reunited with your family.
patricia walsh
August 01, 2022 | NEW ORLEANS, LA | Friend
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