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J0y LeDuc Obituary
Evansville, IN
Joy Hankins LeDuc, passed away July 19, 2018, at the age of 75. Joy was born in Evansville, Indiana the daughter of Glen and Alberta Hankins.
She loved being with family and traveling. She especially loved going to Walt Disney World. Joy attended Bosse High School and the University of Evansville. Where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority and Captain of the Cheerleading Squad. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Masters in School Administration. She was the recipient of the first Graduate Assistantship given by the University in the Field of Education. She taught grades 1-8 in the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation at Highland, Washington, Lodge and Hebron schools. She was named to the Outstanding Young Women of America while teaching at Hebron. Joy became principal of Stockwell Elementary School in 1991 and retired from there in 2001. She received the U of E Outstanding Administrator award while Principal. She then became a Principal and later consultant for the Catholic Diocese of Evansville retiring in 2007.Joy served on the Evansville Board of Public Safety under Mayor Frank McDonald. She was a member of the Evansville Rotary, East Side Kiwanis, Junior League of Evansville, Eastern Star, Tri Kappa, Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma, Pi Lamda Theta, University of Evansville Theatre Society, Philharmonic Guild, Evansville Retired Teachers Assoc., Newburgh Women's Club, Chemo Buddies, and Culture Club. She attended Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Joy is survived by her husband Dick; son, Chris; daughter, Lindsay; grandchildren, Kaylee, Derek, Josh, Jake, Courtland and Quinton.
She was preceded in death by her father, Glen Hankins; mother, Alberta Youngblood Hankins; and brother, Rick Hankins.
Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel 800 S. Hebron, Evansville. Visitation will continue 9:30 am to 10:00 am Monday, July 23, 2018, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 S. Green River Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 am with Father Joseph Ziliak officiating.
Entombment will be at St. Joseph Mausoleum.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Vanderburgh Humane Society, 400 Millner Industrial Dr., Evansville, IN 47710.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com
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Garrett Gardner
July 31, 2018
She was my 4th grade teacher, and I can tell you that she
was an awesome teacher. Everyone liked her, and she was a respected professional, and a wonderful person. A sad time indeed, and my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.
Herschel Purdue
July 30, 2018
Dick, I just learned of Joy's passing. I am so sorry to hear this news.
Debra Stewart
July 23, 2018
Joy was a dear friend of mine and I will miss her. She believed in education and saw children as the first priority of concern. I admired her strength,courage, and determination. I pray that the family will heal and keep her memory alive.
Michele Mansfield
July 23, 2018
I always enjoyed talking about our respective Disney trips with Joy at the credit union. Every time she came in one of us was getting ready to go to Disney World or had just gone. She was a great lady and I will miss seeing her. Prayers for all of you.
July 22, 2018
Dick,
Sorry to hear about Joy. I haven't seen her in years, but remember her fondly from our EC days. She was a real spitfire as a coed, a an POPi, and an Aces cheerleader. And from her obit, she must have been a wonderful professional educator and community leader, as well as a fabulous wife, mother, and grandmother. You must miss her terribly. I hope that time will give you peace.. Best to you and your family in this trying time.
Russ Grieger
Bob Brothers
July 22, 2018
Dick,
I was shocked to learn of Joy's death. My sincere sympathy to you, my friend.
July 22, 2018
Dick, I'm so sorry to hear of Joy's passing, may God be with you and your family.
Mary Schoettlin
July 21, 2018
Knew Joy when we were shirttail kids when she was growing up in her Walnut St. home neighborhood. So sorry to hear of her passing - May God be with her family during this sad time.
dave schmidt
Kathy Hubbard
July 21, 2018
I had her as a teacher at Hebron school. I really loved coming to school and seeing her every day. She was always so happy.
Pam Blessing
July 21, 2018
We had great times teaching together at Hebron in the 1980's when our children were young, and we shared our joys, dreams, and tears. Our Hebron crewstayed in touch as the years went by, our kids grew up, and we all went our separate ways, but for many years our crew met for lunch and always cherished those days and our Hebron bond. For us those were the best of times in our education careers. Rest In Peace, Joy. I am certain you are smiling down on us. Pam Blessing
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