Photo courtesy of Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home
Gary, Indiana
Apr 5, 1930 – Oct 3, 2024
Mrs. Joyce McMiller Laws, age 94, a beloved figure of both Gary and Hammond, Indiana, sadly
left our world on October 3, 2024, after a life richly lived in service, wisdom, and kindness.
She was born to parents Elijah and Ollie McMiller on April 5,1930, in Mariana, Arkansas and was
raised by her godparents, Marshall and Mamie Stearns.
Known for teaching in the Hammond School City System for 32 years, Joyce was a beacon of light and hope in our community,
touching lives through her teaching, involvement in church, friendship, and her raising of her 9
children; Marshall, Devoed, Gloria, Deborah, Jacqueline, Joanne, Joyce, Johnny, and Mamie.
Joyce had a strong relationship with faith shown by her membership of Mount Zion M.B. Church
in Hammond, IN and New Revelation M.B. Church in Gary, IN where she served at New
Revelation as an usher for many years and was a member of the Ruth Circle
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joyce Pompey(church family)
October 12, 2024 | Other
Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to Mother Laws family on her passing on to receive her heavenly rewards!
Gloria Eldridge
October 11, 2024 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
My deepest condolences are with you all. Praying God’s peace, comfort and strength will be with you now and in days to come. May loving memories with Madea bring a smile to your hearts always.
Michelle Wilson
October 11, 2024 | Houston, TX | Friend
To God be the glory for the beautiful life you have lived. May God bless all of you, and be with you always.
Jacquelyn Bourgeois
October 10, 2024 | Houston, TX
In the loss of your mother with prayers her memories and love forever be in your heart with sympathy
Sherl Wilks
October 09, 2024 | Chicago, IL | Coworker
Deepest Condolences to the Laws Family. Madea I will always remember you. Your presence in my life has been a blessing. I was always treated as one of your own. Loving you always Cleotha Davis Jr. Rest in peace. I will see you when I get there.
Cleotha Davis 6
October 09, 2024 | Family
Sending our Prayers and Condolences to the entire Laws Family. Mrs Laws was a Beautiful person with a Beautiful Spirit.
David & Sheila Jasper
October 09, 2024 | Hammond, IN | Friend
My loving family of Joyce laws. I am so saddened to even think of her leaving us. With deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. We love her so dearly and she will forever be in our hearts. Family think of all the special times that you all share dinners on special occasions road trips, Thanksgiving, Christmas and all the special holidays and mostly her special trip to Arkansas for her class reunion at Robert R. Moton School reunions . She leave her legacy to her beautiful children and ...
Shirley Williams Thorn
October 09, 2024 | Colt, AR | Family
You will be missed madear
Lana Blakemore
October 08, 2024 | Gary, IN | Family