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Joyce Augustine Obituary

Joyce Billy Augustine entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a Licensed Cosmetologist. Beloved wife of the late Edward Raymond Augustine. Loving mother of Calvin Augustine, Carl Augustine, Byron Augustine, Bonita Augustine-Alexis, and Kevin Augustine. Daughter of the late Alfred Billy and Mildred Billy. Sister of Ronald Billy, Shirley Scott, Mildred Bell, and the late William Billy, Alton Billy, Robert Billy, Doris James, Myrtle Billy, Leola Grossley, and Hazel Graves; also survived by 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 81 years, a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church and all neighboring churches; employees of Primary CarePlus, Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, WWL Radio (Intercom New Orleans), 870 AM and 105.3 FM, and Southern Yacht Club are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 329 Jamie Blvd. Avondale, LA on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Fr. Joseph Dau Nguyen, celebrant. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Aug. 3 to Aug. 5, 2017.

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Lee

August 23, 2017

My deepest sympathy for your loss may God continue to be with the family during this time of grief.

Maxine Walker

August 18, 2017

My heart aches for you, Bonita and family for your loss. I'm so sorry i couldn't be with you during your difficult time, but my spirit and prayers were and are always with you..
I love you guys very much. Be blessed ALWAYS
❤❤❤

Dyann Hawkins

August 8, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your mother only JESUS can heal a broken heart... Joyce was. My hairdresser when I moved here ... A very sweet lady!!!

Dyann Hawkins

August 7, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your mother only JESUS can heal a broken heart... Joyce was. My hairdresser when I moved here ... A very sweet lady!!!

Doretha Gaines

August 5, 2017

To the Augustine family you have my sympathy

Fran Guillmette Satterwhite

August 5, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lee

August 5, 2017

May the God of all comfort grant you peace and joyful memories during this difficult time of sorrow.

August 4, 2017

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother.

The Flicks

Rhonda Ava McGhee

August 4, 2017

Auntie Joyce will be missed. Whatever she could do to help someone she would not hesitate to give a helping hand. We pray that God will continue to comfort you during this very difficult time.

Love always,
Rhonda Ava Billy, Ken,Brittany,Brianna, and Brandon McGhee

August 4, 2017

I will truly miss my Auntie Joyce, she was such a joy to be around. When she laughed she filled the room with joy. Take you rest Auntie, until we meet again. Family I love all of you. Gone but Auntie Joyce you will never be forgotten.

Your Niece

Karen James & Family

Cheryl Breaux

August 3, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 3, 2017

My sincere sympathy to your family. May the God of all comfort be with your family in your time of grief.

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