Joan Leslie Barillet

Joan Leslie Barillet obituary

Joan Leslie Barillet

Joan Barillet Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cochran Funeral Home - Livingston on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Funeral services for Joan Leslie Barillet, 63, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, October 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Joan was born November 1, 1961, in Houston, Texas and passed away October 21, 2025, in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilburn Crawford Spinks and Kathryn Elaine French Spinks; sister, Barbara Jean Gillespi; and brother, Reginald Dupree Gillespi.

She is survived by her husband, Philipe Barillet of Livingston, Texas; son, James Antley and wife Saundra of Goodrich, Texas; daughter, Amanda Key and husband Jeff of Cleveland, Texas; son, Bobby Goynes and wife Jessica of Spring, Texas; son Clayton Yarbrough Jr. of Lufkin, Texas; son, Michel Barillet and wife Amanda of Austin, Texas; son, Matt Barillet and wife Brandi of Seguin, Texas; brother, John Spinks of Livingston, Texas; sister, Elaine Spinks of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren, Trinity, McKensie, Hailey, Heaven, Kelsi, Maysi, Kierstyn, Lane, Tyler, Coralie, Lexi, and Tex; and great grandchildren, Roman and Archer; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Lane Goynes, Travis Spinks, Matt Barillet, Michel Barillet, Albert Lee Taylor, and Tyler Barillet.

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