Patsy Jane Giusti Ducote

Patsy Jane Giusti Ducote, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on July 12, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on July 11, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Patsy resided in St. Bernard Parish for many years before buying her dream home on Lake Catherine, where she hosted numerous parties, holidays, and weekends with family on her pontoon boat. She lived in Slidell for the past nearly 20 years after Hurricane Katrina destroyed her lake home. Patsy grew up going to camps in Little Woods on Lake Pontchartrain and spent many summer weeks with her sisters and families at the Lala's Full House camp on the lake.

Patsy was predeceased by her parents, Joseph August Giusti and Ethel Giusti Areas; her husband of nearly 30 years, Riley Ducote Jr.; her son, Paul Joseph Ducote; one sister, Susan Hardy; two brothers, Joey and Ray Giusti; father-in-law, Riley Ducote Sr.; mother-in-law, Rita N. Ducote; and her brother-in-law, August "Joe" Condon.

Patsy's legacy continues through her loving daughters, Brenda Ducote Stigler (Ronnie) and Debbie Ducote Howell (José Edgar); grandchildren, Ronnie Stigler Jr. (Melanie), Nickolas Howell, Lauren Stigler Hughes (Blaine), and Alli Howell Earhart (Caleb); and great-grandchildren, Presley and Mianna Stigler, Kyndall, Noah, and Seth Earhart, Riley and Graham Hughes, and Chance Manno Howell. She also leaves behind, to cherish her memory, two sisters, JoAnn Condon and Nancy Lala (Anthony); a host of nieces and nephews who adored their "Aunt Pat" and her longtime friend, Judy Migliore.

Patsy worked as a medical receptionist for many years before retiring in 2005. In her spare time, she loved fishing, gardening, and puzzle making and was very meticulous with the care of her lawn and gardens. She enjoyed baking her famous brownies for every occasion as well as making her mother's fudge recipe every Christmas to gift her family. Patsy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A private celebration of Patsy's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a cause that was close to her heart after receiving care there for her precious son, Paul, in the 70s. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.AudubonFuneralHome.com