Joy Lacour Hurley

Mrs. Alys Joy Lacour Hurley, daughter of the late Lurry Lacour and Estelle Dornier Lacour, was born September 18, 1936, in Kenner, Louisiana. She graduated from Ursuline Academy in New Orleans, and earned her bachelors degree from St. Mary College in Notre Dame, Indiana. She married Paul Hurley on November 29, 1958, and was blessed with six children. She dedicated her life to Jesus, her marriage and her family "in that order". Joy pursued many avenues of religious and social work including as a religious education instructor and "Junior Great Books" instructor, PTA president, and "Travelers Aid" representative at the airport in addition to her full-time commitment to managing her family and household. Her life was characterized by grace, elegance, fidelity, optimism, generosity, determination, patience, joy and love. Her blessed life will be celebrated and cherished in the memory of her husband, Paul E. Hurley Jr., her children: Shannon Daigle of New Orleans, LA, Paul E. Hurley III of Claremont, CA, Jeanne Luther of Greensboro, SC, Stephen Hurley of Mundelein, IL, Gregory Hurley of Germantown, TN, and Bridgett Hurley of Richmond, VA, as well as brothers, sisters, in-laws, her 17 grandchildren, her great-grandchild, and many, many cousins, neices, nephews and friends. The family would welcome memorial donations to Ursuline Academy or Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans in lieu of flowers. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 11:00 am in the J. Garic Schoen Chapel of JACOB SCHOEN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery. “Due to the current restriction in Orleans Parish, only 25 guests are allowed to attend the funeral services and are required to practice social distancing as well as wear face coverings at the funeral home. The family is grateful for your understanding and compassion.” Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenfh.com

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