Dr. Georgette Ioup
May 17, 1940 – May 28, 2024

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Dr. Georgette Ioup, 84, fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Elias George and Angeline (Kattouf) Ioup, and has resided in New Orleans, La., for the past 39 years.
Georgette is survived by her son, Elias Z. K. Ioup (Sarah); daughter, Carole Mashamesh; grandchildren, Layla and Zayd; brother, William E. Ioup; and sister-in-law, Juliette W. Ioup.
She was preceded in death by her brother, George E. Ioup.
Georgette graduated from Altoona High School in 1958. She received a BA in Classical Languages from Wilson College in 1963, an MA in Linguistics from NYU in 1973, and a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the CUNY Graduate Center in 1975.
Dr. Ioup was a professor in the Department of English at the University of New Orleans from 1985 to 2007, when she retired and became Professor Emerita. She also held posts as Professor of Linguistics at the American University in Cairo, the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Washington. Her primary research focus was Second Language Acquisition, in which she authored a number of publications and mentored numerous graduate students.
Georgette was an active member of St. Basil Antiochian Orthodox Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild and a long-time Sunday school teacher. She was a founder and leading member of the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee chapter in New Orleans and a passionate advocate for justice in Palestine, including helping to found New Orleans Louisiana Palestine Solidarity.
Georgette had a boundless kindness and positivity, even in the face of numerous physical hardships late in life. She had an unwavering faith in God and the Orthodox Church that was an inspiration to those around her. Her intelligence and insight were well appreciated by all who knew her. She was also known for her generous spirit and was a constant supporter of charities for children and the poor.
After she retired, Georgette donated her time toward tutoring academically struggling students in reading and math. Throughout her career and travels, she made many lasting friendships. All who knew her would talk of their phone chats and visits with Georgette that provided them comfort, inspiration and joy.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 23, 2024, at St. George Orthodox Church, 519 58th St., Altoona, after the 11 a.m. liturgy.
Interment will be at St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans.