Joy Revo Decoteau

Joy Revo Otts Decoteau, known to many as Revo, passed away on July 16, 2023 peacefully at her home in Gonzales, LA, with her beloved husband of 64 years, Irah Decoteau, and her family, at her side. Revo was born on July 29, 1938, in Galvez, Louisiana. She graduated from Gonzales High School in 1954, then went on to study business at Spencer College. She retired after working as a Credit Union Manager for many years. She is survived by her husband, Irah Decoteau, her children and their spouses, Bart Decoteau (Cornell), Todd Decoteau Sr. (Dianne), Denise Decoteau Breaux (Roby), Ritchie Decoteau (Pennie), Jodie Decoteau Henderson (Daryl), 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and her sister, Dee Otts Dixon. Revo was preceded in death by her parents, Ancil and Erelene Otts, and brothers, Ancil H. Otts, and Reno Otts. She was a member of St. Mark’s church, Ladies Altar Society, and St. Matthew’s Guild Society. She loved to travel both in the United States and Internationally. Pallbearers are Ivy Decoteau, Todd Decoteau Jr., Justin Breaux, Jake Breaux, Seth Signorelli, and Luke Signorelli. Honorary pallbearers are Cordon Decoteau, Devin Yelverton, Spencer Decoteau, and Alex Henderson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales, LA, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm and Thursday at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Gonzales, from 9 am until 11 am, with mass beginning at 11 am, conducted by Fr. Rubin. Graveside services will follow at Hope Haven Cemetery in Prairieville, LA. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Decoteau family.