Joyce Dorothy Francois Brulee was born on June 22, 1935, in New Orleans to the late Lorenza Dickerson and Benjamin Francois. She was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Joyce was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, Emanuel Brulee, III. She leaves behind two sons, Arnold Leary (Terri) and Don Leary (Carol); four grandchildren, Tammy Black (Frazier), Donna Johnson (Salik), Monica Leary and Brittani Francois; one great grandchild, Kennedy Johnson, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Joyce retired from Sears Roebuck after decades of service. She was also a talented seamstress and a wonderful cook. Her friends and family will miss her giving and loving spirit. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Corpus Christi/Epiphany Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave., on Friday,October 28, 2016 at 10 AM. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation 8 AM IN THE CHURCH. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (581-4411