Jeannine Eva DuBois Punch

Jeannine Punch ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Mar. 9, 2026.Jeannine Eva DuBois Punch of Covington, LA, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following a brief illness. She was born on August 20, 1942, in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of the late Lewis E. and Florence M. Dodge DuBois.Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Punch, Jr; her step-son, David Wayne Punch; and her brother and sister-in-law, Gary L. and Sandra K. DuBois. Surviving are her children: son, Steven (Susan) Brocklehurst of Woodbridge, CT, and daughter, Cathy Flemington of Covington, LA; her two step-sons, Robert (Morie) Punch of Folsom, LA, and Glenn (Eva) Punch of Robert, LA; ten grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She is additionally survived by a niece, Danielle DuBois of Jamestown, NY and a nephew, Derek DuBois of Jamestown, NY; as well as her first husband, Gary (Nancy) Brocklehurst of Covington, LA.Jeannie was a 1960 graduate of Jamestown High School, where she was an active participant in the award-winning Marching Band, as a first chair clarinetist. While in band, she met her first husband, Gary, a coronet playing Jamestown native. Upon graduation, the two married and had their children, living in multiple places before settling in Louisiana in 1973. At the age of 35, Jeannie decided to return to school and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University School of Nursing. She dedicated 25 years to being an RN, mostly in Breaux Bridge, LA, serving on the Presidential Council for Youth Health and Fitness and working with doctors and staff on infectious disease control. She retired from nursing when she and Dave moved to Covington, allowing them more time to enjoy traveling, camping and hiking to locations all over the US, as well as being closer to family. During their travels they met several long-time friends and found several favorite places, such as Branson, MO. They spent several trips exploring the Great Smokey Mountains and hiking the Appalachian Trail, usually with a furry companion at their side. Jeannie and Dave loved animals and had rescued several, including Jeannie's current cat, Emily.Once a month, Saturday mornings were reserved for the breakfast meeting of the "Old Farts Club", a group made up from the wonderful friends and neighbors Jeannie and Dave had made upon their moving to Covington. Jeannie always enjoyed a chance to eat out and catch up with friends.Unable to leave the medical field completely behind, Jeannie spent many years volunteering for the St. Tammany Parish Guild, primarily with the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. An avid reader, she also volunteered for the Friends of The Library organization.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northshore Humane Society at 20384 Harrison Ave, Covington, LA 70433.She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. As per Jeannie's wishes, all funeral services will be private.Her family requests that you please leave a note of remembrance or condolence online at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at https://ww.ejfieldingfh.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.