Stacey Elizabeth Ducombs ACNP, MSN, APRN

Stacey Elizabeth Ducombs, ACNP, MSN, APRN passed away recently at the age of 51. She was born on August 5, 1973 to her father Larry Albert Ducombs and her adoring mother Rosalind Roussel Ducombs, who preceded her in death. Stacey was a resident of New Orleans and lived most of her life in the 4-parish area. Stacey's education included Harahan Elementary, Riverdale High School, USL School of Nursing, University of Texas Arlington and University of South Alabama, acquiring Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Arts in Literature. Stacey enjoyed a 29-year career in medicine with stints at Our Lady of the Lake, Touro Infirmary, Ochsner Healthcare, Scott & White Health and Tulane University, ending as Nurse Practitioner specializing in Cardiology at LSU Healthcare Network, combining health care with medical education. Her outside interests included travel, socializing, volunteering, membership in Mardi Gras Krewes, the first of which was as a charter member of the Mystical Krewe of Nyx. Stacey was the Secretary of the Audubon Riverside Neighborhood Association. She also volunteered services at Children's Hospital on General Clay Ave. Stacey is survived by family members, including aunt Sally Roussel Carrol, cousin Bridget Guidry Brown (spouse Kevin), cousins Dwayne and Sal Judice (spouse Sharon), cousins David and Kenneth Waguespack, nephew and niece Kevin Brown Jr. and Kaylin Brown, as well as myriad friends, the foremost being Suzanne Bowers. Family, friends, coworkers, and former school mates are invited to attend a celebration of Stacey's life to be held at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr. in Metairie, LA, on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. There will be neither a religious service nor interment. To order flowers or offer condolences, please visit www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.