Joyce Tauzin Maxwell

Breaux Bridge - A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 10, 2025, at Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge for Joyce Tauzin Maxwell, 85, who passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

A visitation will take place at Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge on Friday from 7:30 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM.

Pastor Linton Broussard will officiate at the funeral service.

Burial will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2.

Joyce was born on March 6, 1940, in Breaux Bridge. She enjoyed a rewarding career in the oil industry, where her leadership and commitment to excellence shone brightly. An active member of her community, Joyce contributed to various organizations, including the Desk and Derrick Club, the Acadiana Society of Safety Engineers, the Krewe de Canailles, and the Red Hat Society. Additionally, she was a member of the Community Baptist Church and sang in its choir.

Joyce's vibrant spirit extended beyond her professional endeavors; she was an avid traveler and loved seeing the world. She found joy in dancing, singing, nurturing her flower garden, and sharing moments of prayer with her church family and during Bible study. Above all, Joyce cherished the companionship of her beloved dog, Chris. Joyce's legacy of love, faith, and dedication to her community will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

She is survived by her children, Shelbadean LeBlanc Guidry (Marcus) of Youngsville, Rocky Jean LeBlanc, Sr. (Terry) of White House, TN and Teesha Marie LeBlanc of Youngsville; four grandchildren, Rocky Jean LeBlanc, Jr., Kristin LeBlanc, Jenna Boyer Guidry, and Mitch Guidry; eight great grandchildren, Joey Steffel, Vayda Lagarde, Hudson LeBlanc, Emmett LeBlanc, Reve LeBlanc, Aubree Delorme, Alexandria Guillory, and Mylah Mount; brother, Javis Tauzin (Anna Faye) of Broussard; sister-in-law, Shirley Babb Tauzin of Breaux Bridge; and half siblings, Bobby Theriot of Breaux Bridge and Barbara Theriot of Scott.

She is preceded in death by her father, Ivan Tauzin; mother, Annie Comb Theriot; half brother, Norman Tauzin; step mother, Louise Hayes Tauzin; and grandchild, Tiffany Lynn Fabacher.

Pallbearers will be Mark Bergeron, Marcus Guidry, Sr., Jenna Boyer Guidry, Kristen LeBlanc, Ricky LeBlanc, and Robbie Melancon.

Honorary pallbearers will be Javis Tauzin, Rocky LeBlanc, Jr., and Jeff Tauzin.

The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff of Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Maurice, especially her nurse, Connor, who was so gentle with her care, Caregivers with Right at Home, Lamm Family Care Home Health Hospice, the staff of Compass Behavioral Center in Jennings, and the staff at The Vincent Senior Living Memory Care Unit in Lafayette. We would also like to thank the family and friends who came by to see her and sit beside her through her illness. The many calls and visits were a comfort to her family.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.