Joan Daigle Landry

Joan Daigle Landry passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the age of 90. She was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of River Ridge, LA. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, she married the love of her life Harry Landry in New Orleans in 1955. Shortly after, they bought a starter home in Little Farms before settling in River Ridge to raise two sons. Her family was her life, and her work was her hobby. She worked in retail sales for JC Penny. Later she managed several apartment complexes in Jefferson Parish. She enjoyed shopping, entertaining, and meeting people. After her husband’s retirement, they frequently traveled in the US and abroad. When at home, they worked for the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau. With her unique charm, she loved greeting visitors to her adopted city at the airport and convention center. She was a devout Roman Catholic, member of the Ladies Altar Society, and the Saint Jude Society. A devoted and loving wife of 66 years to the late Harry L. Landry. Loving mother of Mark D. Landry (Roberta) and the late Steven G. Landry (Rita). Grandmother of Ashley Patterson, Katie Landry-Guyton (John), and Katie Mastio (Paul). Great grandmother of Skylar Patterson, Eleanor and Steven Guyton, and Heliana, Connor, and Wyatt Lacoste. She was preceded in death by her parents George Daigle and Josie Gisclard Daigle and her siblings, George Daigle, Jr (Claire) and Kathrine Daigle Sparrow. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank and acknowledge the staffs of Guardian Angels Hospice (Little Farms), Peristyle Residences (Jefferson), the Blake at Colonial Club (Harahan), and St Francis Villa Assisted Living (River Ridge). Heartfelt and deepest gratitude to Ms. Troy Rosales for her dedicated and loving companionship to “Miss Joan” in the final years of her life. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 1908 Short St, Kenner, LA on Friday, February 10, 2023. Visitation will be held from 10:30am until 12:30pm with the Funeral Mass to immediately follow at 12:30pm. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 11316 River Road, St. Rose, LA. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the LaRose Center, 2008 Short St., Kenner immediately following the burial. Donations can be made in her name to St. Jude Society, St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 West Metairie Ave, Metairie, LA 70003. St. Jude is the patron saint of Hope, preaching the Gospel with great passion often in the most difficult circumstances. Arrangements by L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com

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Joan Daigle Landry

April 3, 1932 - February 3, 2023