JOE ANN DUCHAN PAUL

Joe Ann Duchan Paul, 77, a native and resident of Patterson, Louisiana, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016, at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma.
She is survived by one son, Edison Paul Jr. of Houma; two daughters, Sheila Paul Lewis of Patterson and Esna Paul-Melson of New Orleans; one brother, James Duchan of Patterson; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.
Visitation will be Thursday from 8 a.m. until recitation of the rosary at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, the Rev. Herbert Bennerfield officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Patterson.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.