Joyce Helber Kooke passed away in Slidell, LA, on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, due to complications of COVID-19 at the age of 90. Joyce was born on April 13, 1930 to Harold “Harry” Helber and Georgia Phillips Helber. When she was a young girl, she moved with her family to Louisiana. She graduated from John McDonough High School, was Second Runner-Up in the Miss New Orleans Pageant, and modeled for Godchaux’s on Canal Street. Joyce married her love and life partner, Herman “Buddy” H. Kooke, on September 4, 1948. Together they raised four children. Joyce’s interests included sewing, knitting crocheting, bowling, jewelry making, studying art and celebrating Christmas with her family. She was a talented seamstress and sewed beautiful gowns for her daughters and granddaughters. She loved to travel and made it a point to include family when vacationing. Joyce is survived by her husband Herman “Buddy” H. Kooke; daughter Cheryl Saul (Jimmy); son, Gary Kooke (Puddy); grandchildren, Michelle Maher-Williams (Michael), Racquel Pavlovich (John), Chantelle Rohr (Christopher), Chantel Saul, Kristin Carbo, Rebecca Doll (Scott), Mindi Wright (William), Lindi Senez (the late Dave), Calvin Soulet (Laura), and Kelsi Kooke; along with many greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Georgia Helber; sister, Barbara Helber; son, Mark Kooke (Cindy); daughter, Karen Soulet (Calvin); and grandchildren, Bryan Kooke, Ryan Kooke and Amy Kooke. Due to current circumstances, private funeral services will be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 70l W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA. The service will be live streamed on St. Bernard Memorial’s Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you follow CDC guidelines regarding COVID-l9 in order to protect yourselves and your loved ones. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.