Jo-Ann Lama Gibbs

Jo-Ann Lama Gibbs passed away peacefully on August 15, 2019 at the age of 81. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Walter Lee Gibbs Jr. and her parents Josephine and Joseph Lama. Jo-Ann is survived by her four children; Walter Lee Gibbs III (Julia), Jody Bonilla (Jose’), Paula McGehee (Craig) and Joseph Lama Gibbs (Gloria). Nonna as she was called, is survived by her ten grandkids; Sunni (Chris), Jose’ Jr., Mariah, Gabriella (Charles III), Gino, Craig Jr., Austin, Kayla, Myra, Noah and six great grandchildren; Lorenzo, Victoria, Ronnie, Giuseppe, Aubree and Charles IV. She was a member of St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church in Abita Springs, LA, where she was an active member of The St. Joseph Altar Guild. She was a native New Orleanian and a resident of Abita Springs. Jo-Ann graduated from St. Joseph Academy and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. She will be sadly missed by many friends and family. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am on Monday, August 19, 2019 in the J. Garic Schoen Chapel of JACOB SCHOEN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am and will continue until Mass time. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenfh.com

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