Joyce Marie Gallien, 78, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away at LSU Medical Center-Shreveport on 17 July 2026.

Born June 10, 1948, in Cloutierville, to the late Sammy Gallien and Gestina LaBomme- Gallien. Joyce was known for her unmistakable, strong will, generous heart, and unforgettable personality. She was preceded in death by her parents, her former husband Thomas James Aught, and several brothers and sisters.

Joyce leaves to cherish her precious memory her loving children, Stephanie Warren (DuJuan), Monakisha Moore (Marquise), Laura LaCour-McDaniel (Derek), and Calvin LaCour. She also forever carried in her heart the memory of her precious infant son, Willfred Frederick, who preceded her in death at just seventeen days old She was the proud and devoted grandmother of Jasmine, Courtney (D’Angelo), Alonzo, Deondrae, Kedric, Khan, and Savannah. Her greatest joy continued to multiply as she became the loving great-grandmother of Kennedi, Jameson, Jaxson, Maliyah, Allysa, and Rhylie. Each child held a special place in her heart, and each one was loved beyond measure.

She is survived by her beloved sisters, Mary Carter, Kimberly Myles, Jackie Dooley, her devoted brother, Kenneth Brown, and a host of cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends whose lives were forever enriched by her love.

A lifelong and devoted Catholic, Joyce was a faithful member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Her faith was not something she practiced, it was the foundation upon which she built her life. Through every joy and every hardship, she trusted God’s plan, leaned on prayer, and lived with humility, compassion, and unwavering devotion. Joyce’s greatest legacy is the love she poured into her family. Her strength, independent spirit, and fierce love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her. While words can never fully capture a woman as remarkable as Joyce, those who knew her will forever remember the aroma of her home-cooked meals, the birds gathered faithfully outside her window, the familiar sound of Gunsmoke playing during quiet mornings, and the unmistakable Southern voice that could always be recognized before she entered a room. Her legacy lives on in every value she instilled, every tradition she began, every life she touched, and every generation that follows because of the sacrifices she made.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Viewing and mass will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (911 5th St, Natchitoches) starting at 9:00 AM. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery, Melrose.