Joyce Cuadrado Shea

Joyce Cuadrado Shea passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. She was born in New Orleans, LA on December 29, 1932. She is survived by her children, Timothy Shea, Sr., (Holley), Ita Marie Shea Oglesby (Gayle), Patrick Shawn Shea (Theresa) and Kelly Shea Grunditz (Tommy); her grandchildren, Meghan Rose Shea, Emily Shea Robin, Kylen Shea, Kathleen Parsons (Matthew), Tim Shea, Jr., Jonas Grunditz (Erin), Anders Grunditz (Lindsey); great-grandchildren, Logan Robin, Charlotte Robin, Aidan Flynn, Jack Flynn, Stella Parsons, Braylen Parsons, Orrin Grunditz and Ivar Grunditz. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph Frank Cuadrado, Jr. and nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful lifelong friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Shea, Jr.; one son, Harold J. Shea, III., her parents Anna Mae Harmon Cuadrado and Joseph Frank Cuadrado, Sr.; her sister, Irene Cuadrado Boasso. Ninety years young, she was still sharp, vivacious, curious, and loving. Joyce always put her family first. Family meant the world to her. Happiness was being surrounded by family, friends, good food & laughter. She was always available for all the school events, church functions, for her kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Whether it was PTA, Booster Club, Altar Society, Friends of the Library, talent shows, plays, or numerous sporting events. This also included anything else Dad signed her up for including working with him for thirty-four years. Her friends for life included those she just met and loved, or friends from grade school, high school, and Dads years in the Airforce. A special shout out to her Hill Country, Texas friends. Throughout the years, Joyce headed up all the grade school and high school reunions from her old 9th Ward New Orleans Days. However, no matter what, she was a fulltime Mom, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. The family expresses their deepest gratitude to the care provided by Home Instead, & St. Tammany Parish Hospital Hospice. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Shea may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, www.stjude.org Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington LA on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM with visitation on Saturday beginning at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Mandeville City Cemetery. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Joyce Cuadrado Shea

December 29, 1932 - October 13, 2023