Joyce Toups Gomez

Joyce Toups Gomez, age 90, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Donald R. Gomez. Mother of Donna Gomez Ishee (the late Jerome Ishee), Suzanne Gomez Buras (the late Glenn Buras) and Melanie Gomez Vasalech (David Vasalech). Grandmother of James Mashon (Jennifer Mashon), April Forest, Angela Forest, Christine Rorabaugh, Joshua Vasalech, Evan Vasalech and the late Richard J. Rorabaugh, Jr. (Annabelle). Daughter of the late Enest Toups and Mabel Rider Toups. Sister of the late Dorothy Lalumia, Arnold Toups, Benjamin Toups and Wilmer Toups. Also survived by many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Gomez was a native of New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of Kenner, LA. Mrs. Gomez loved music and enjoyed round dancing, painting and reading. She was an avid bowler and was a longtime member of the Tuesday Twosome Bowling League. She bowled in the Senior Olympics for many years, winning several medals. She participated in the People Program in New Orleans where she learned to speak Spanish and play the piano. Most importantly she gave her heart to Jesus on September 27, 2015 at the age of 86, proving God’s never ending mercy and grace and power. Mrs. Gomez was a very sweet person and was full of joy. She would light up a room with her radiant smile. Her sweet spirit was evident through her final day on earth. She will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Monday, August 10, 2020 beginning at 11:00 AM with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s chapel. Masks are mandatory when attending services. Interment will be in St. Roch Cemetery No. 2. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to www.preborn.com. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.