Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Joan Gilkes passed away on July 10, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The obituary was featured in The Advocate on July 13, 2021, and The Times-Picayune on July 13, 2021.
I found a stack of poetry I saved written by Joan. I was her nurse at some point, possibly at OLOL. She shared these with me long ago. They reminded me of the connection we had and why she shared them with me
Rita McIntyre
July 29, 2021 | Work
Sending my love to your family, and hoping you are all feeling warm and comforted as you let go of your beautiful Mom. A beautiful obituary, a lovely recognition of multi-talented and sweet Joan. Much peace to you all! Valerie
Valerie Krull
July 16, 2021
Joan Ann was someone who always gave love to everyone and a smile to go with it. I could not have had a better Godmother throughput my life. I will miss you Joan Ann !
Sidney Pontiff (godson of Joan Ann
July 16, 2021 | Family
Loved Joan and will miss her so very much. She was funny and joy filled and loved life. I bet she took a fly around New Orleans and the West Bank...soaking it all in before getting to heaven. I will cherish my memories of our times together and will hold her poems and paintings she gave me over the years close to my heart. Prayers and love go out to her precious family!
Melanie McLarty
July 13, 2021 | Friend
