Joyce Reech

Mrs. Joyce Reech passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at her home. She was 85 years old. A native of Hamburg, Louisiana she was born on January 31, 1931. She joins all of her loved ones who have gone before; her husband, Matthews Robert Reech Jr; her parents, Kaniel and Ezilda Gauthier; brothers, Jules Gauthier (Ramona), Huey Gauthier, Ruffin Gauthier (Lillian), Willard Gauthier (Enola), Allen Gauthier ( Evon), and Harold Gauthier (Imogene); sisters, Verdie Smith (Eddie), Florida Bordelon (Oscar), Pearl Begley, and Mathilda Aymond (Charlie). Those left to cherish her memory are her sons; Gary and Michael Reech, both of Baton Rouge; brother, K. L. Gauthier (Jerry) of Laplace; sister Lelia Conway (Mike) of Mandeville; sister-in-law Betty Gauthier of Lettsworth and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Joyce was a member of the greatest generation. They were a special breed of people who were strong, caring, selfless, resourceful and no stranger to hard work. Like most women of that era, she took great pride in her home and family.

Funeral Services for Joyce Ann Gauthier Reech were conducted on Thursday, December 01, 2016 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home with Decon Shelly from St. Pius X Catholic Church officiating. Entombment was conducted at the Resthaven Mausoleum.

Gary and Mike would like to thank Dr. Carl Luikhart and Dr. Kevin Babin for the years of care and help that they provided to their mother. Thanks are also conveyed to Shirley and Sara Jackson for 4 years of assistance they provided to mom as her caregivers; and to St. Joseph Hospice during her passage.