Joyce Phillips
November 19, 1935 — May 14, 2015
Joyce Mary Friedel Phillips passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the age of 79. Joyce was born on November 19, 1935 in New Orleans, LA to the late August and Theresa Friedel.
Joyce is survived by her beloved husband of almost 62 years, Raymond Burdette Phillips, Jr.; loving children, Karen Bucksbarg (Larry), Richard Phillips (Ann), Stephen Phillips (Michele), and David Phillips; grandchildren, Kelli Burbach (Tim), Stephen Phillips, Kristi Bucksbarg, Shawn Phillips (Alison), Ryan Phillips, Theresa and Mary Phillips and their mother, Jennifer Phillips; great-grandchildren, Olivia Burbach and Colton Phillips; sister, Catherine Friedel Benfatti.
Preceded in death by her parents, August and Theresa Friedel and her brother, August Friedel, Jr.
Joyce Mary Friedel Phillips was an unfathomable source of faith, love and kindness, and leaves behind many dear friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church, 535 Deerfield Road, Terrytown, LA 70056 on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 11:30 am. Visitation at church from 10:30 am until service time.
In lieu of flowers, Masses or donations may be made to
Susan G. Koman New Orleans 4141 Veterans Blvd. #202 Metairie LA 70002