Joyce Major Andries, 86 of Baton Rouge passed away Tuesday November 8, 2016. Joyce, born in Ventress, was an active member of St. George Catholic Church. She led an exceptional life, touching many hearts and souls in her faith and fund loving spirit. Most important to her was being a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Claude Andries, Sr. and seven of her nine siblings. She is survived by her sister, Deana “Dee” Major Debetaz of Lake Charles; brother, James “Spike” Major of Ventress; children and their spouses, Robert C. Andries, Jr. and Julie, Yvette Andries Slocum and Wayne, John L. Andries and Diane, and Bryan D. Andries and Susan; and her “baker’s dozen” grandchildren, Adam Slocum and Sidney, Scott Slocum, Robert C. Andries III, Emily Andries, Rebecca Andries, Mark Andries, Eric Andries, Timothy Andries, Benjamin Andries, Madelyn Andries, Megan Andries, Matthew Andries, and Claire Andries. Her family and extended family, both the Major and Andries, was the most important thing to her. She left behind many nieces and nephews including Lisa Ducote with whom she had a special bond. A Memorial Mass of the Dead was held at St. Aloysius Catholic Church on November 10. A Mass and Funeral Service were also held on November 12 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Many. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
July 15, 2026
