Jo Anne Armand passed away at Grace Home of St. Francis Cabrini Hospital on November 27, 2012. Jo Anne fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for over five months. A woman of great faith and independence, she never once complained about her illness or asked, "Why me?" Her focus constantly remained on the same - her concern for her family. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2012 with the Rev. Scott Chemino officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In her professional life of forty years, Jo Anne became a successful business woman. She worked for Commercial Securities of Bunkie, becoming assistant manager and ultimately manager in 1995. She opened Cenla Finance before retiring in 2008. In her private life, Jo Anne loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. As those who sat at her kitchen table or dining room table will attest, her culinary skills at preparing holiday meals were beyond reproach. Jo Anne was preceded in death by her step-father and mother, Louis and Theresa Armand; her grandmother, Elephile Juneau; uncles, Houston, Noah, Sam, Perry, and Roy Juneau; two aunts, Edna Rabalais and Essie Rivers. Those left to mourn and cherish her memory are Leonard Armand of Eola; her son, Travis of Bunkie; her brother Nolan L. Ducote and his wife Theresa of Hessmer; her sisters-in-law, Mary Lanero and Irene Armand of Metairie; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family extends very much appreciation to friends and family members who prayed, prepared meals, and made visits during Jo Anne's illness. A very special "thank you" is extended to Dr. and Mrs. Don Hines, Dr. Ulla Ule, Dr. Kelly Letsinger, Mary Hood, FNP, the staff of Grace Home in Alexandria, M'Lee Eves, Ramona Rivers, Susie Redmon, and Jo Anne's "sister", Mary Lanero. In lieu of flowers, the family lasks that you please make donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 for research and cure of pancreatic cancer. Online condolences may be sent to www.hixson-ducote.com.
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so sorry to hear about jo anne. realy sorry i did not know her better. she was my first cousin on my dads side. (noah)
tommy juneau
December 3, 2012
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. May the love of God comfort you, may His peace be with you, and may you be lifted up in prayer.
Morrow High School Class of 1982 Diana Joseph, et al
December 2, 2012
Mr. Armand and Travis, my name is Diana Joseph-Woodley. Mr. Armand taught me in high school(Morrow High)and I want to express my sincere sympathy to you, Travis, and your entire family. May God's peace be sufficient in your time of sadness is my prayer for each of you.
Diana Joseph-Woodleh
December 2, 2012
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Pat Baronne
December 1, 2012
May the gift of the Holy Spirit comfort you both, Travis and Mr. Armand.
Linda Thomas
November 30, 2012
R.I.P Jo ANN You wil be missed BOO im praying for you and Travis I know this is hard on yall but she is in a good place no pain
November 30, 2012
Dear Leonard, Travis and family:
We were so sorry to hear about the death of Jo Anne. We have many fond memories of her when we served on the Avoyelles School Board and attended Board functions together. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Her memory will be treasured by all who knew her.Because of her enduring faith we can truly say: "O death where is thy sting. O grave where is thy victory?" May you find courage and peace for the road ahead.
Sherwin & Cynthia Juneau
November 30, 2012
brenda paul grace home cna
November 30, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you (Leonard & Travis) in the loss of your wife and mother. God takes His angles home to reward them for their great service here on earth.
God will give you the strength in your great loss.
Walter Rogers
November 30, 2012
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