Janet Ward Pease

Janet Ward Pease, age 69, of New Orleans, LA passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021, following a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born October 25.1951 in New Orleans, LA. Mrs. Pease was a resident of Mid City for over 45 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Williemel “Billie” Ward. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Douglas Pease, two stepchildren Rebecca (Ray) and Stephan (Renay), five step grandchildren, her brother Jim (Missy), an aunt and uncle, and numerous cousins.

Mrs. Pease was a graduate of Dominican High School, LSU, and received an MBA from the University of New Orleans. She worked as an art teacher and bookkeeper before becoming an Application Systems Project Manager for Gulf Systems, EDS, International Shipholding, and DM Petroleum. She also founded and led Ward/Pease LLC, a software and web consulting company.

Mrs. Pease was a former Board member of the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation, and for many years was the Director of Research. In addition, she was a former Board member of the Mid City Neighborhood Organization, and the Friends of Lafitte Greenway.

Funeral Mass will be held at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124 at 11:00 am, on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am and continue until Mass time. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

The family wishes to thank Serenity Senior Residence for their loving care over her last months.

Condolences may be expressed at www.greenwoodfh.com

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