On Monday, January 18, 2021, Yvonne Donnes Toups, Loving mother, grandmother and great - grandmother, passed away at the age of 95.
Yvonne was born on January 15, 1926, in Thibodaux to John P. Donnes and Annie Naquin Donnes. She was married to Alfred C. Toups and together they had three sons and one daughter. She served the local community as a registered nurse for over 20 years at the Lafourche Parish Health Unit.
Yvonne greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing cards, and had a passion for charity work and travel. Over the years, she participated in numerous religious organizations including prison ministries. She also visited many countries in Europe combining her love of travel with charity by visiting areas in need of aid.
Always a bargain hunter- Yvonne enjoyed going to rummage sales, collecting antiques and various oddities along the way. Her husband Alfred, a veteran of WW II, died early on in her marriage, and as a result- she raised and supported her four children largely on her own, showing strength of character and resilience that resonates today throughout her family.
She is survived by her children John Toups (Ann), Matt Toups ( Della), and Mark Toups; grandchildren Nicole Toups, Nicholas Toups, William Gregg, Matthew Toups, and Kahlil Turner; and great grandchildren Natalie, Bree, Beau, Haden, Peyton, Seth, Rieleigh, Wesley and Zack.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Alfred C. Toups; daughter Celeste Toups; grandson Andy Turner; and brother Joseph John Donnes.
Services will be scheduled at a later time. In lieu of flowers the family requests that masses be said in her honor. The family would like thank St. Joseph Manor and all of the caregivers who were involved in her care at the end of her life.
Ordoyne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.