Barbara Ducote Maxwell passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at the age of 80, at Our Lady of the Oaks Retirement Home in Lafayette, Louisiana. A native of New Orleans, she most recently resided in Picayune, Mississippi and Crowley, Louisiana.
Barbara was a graduate of Mercy School of Nursing in 1960 and Charity School of Anesthesia in 1967.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph Maxwell, Jr.; mother Rena Chatelain Ducote; father Otride Ducote; step-son Mallory Maxwell.
Barbara is survived by her stepchildren Deidre and Dr. Ralph Maxwell III as well as cousins and friends who will miss her.
A private Funeral Mass will be held in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Interment in Lake Lawn Park and Mausoleum.
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