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Joylena Marie Franklin "Joy" Williams

Joylena Marie Franklin "Joy" Williams obituary

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Joylena Williams Obituary

Joylena Marie Franklin Williams, affectionally known as "Joy", entered eternal rest on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the age of 48. Joy was educated in the New Orleans Public School system and graduated in May 1993 from Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School. She continued her educational journey at Southern University of New Orleans and received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in December 2001. Preceded in death by her mother Emma Jean Franklin. She leaves behind a legacy of love for her husband Craig Williams, Sr, four children: Jayla, Craig Jr, Jayden, and Carter Williams and one adorable granddaughter Emma Williams. Joy is survived by her brothers: Meyers, Brian and David Franklin. Friends and family are invited to join us in Celebrating Her Life at Beacon Light Baptist Church, 1937 Mirabeau Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122 on Saturday, September 30, 2023, for 10:00 a.m., Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Bishop Herbert K. Andrew officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park, 10400 Old Gentilly Road, New Orleans, LA. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2023.

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Vida Nedd

October 1, 2023

My condolences to her family & friends. May Joy forever rest in heavenly peace.

Retresha

October 1, 2023

RIP Joylena! My sincerest condolences to your family

Eric Peters

September 30, 2023

You will be missed and remembered for fighting till the end We had some good times. You will be missed by many. Rallo

Kaye Crawford

September 30, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

LaSwon

September 30, 2023

My condolences to the Williams and Franklin families. Joy will me deeply missed. She fought to the end.

Judith Crunk Middlebrooks

September 29, 2023

Rest in peace Joy.

Nora Foster

September 29, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

La'Nita Harris

September 29, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Agnes DThomas

September 29, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sandra M. Dave

September 29, 2023

Rest in peace sweet JOY! You fought a good fight and have won your victory at home with God! Your memory will live on in all of us.

Love ya,
Sandra M. Dave

Othella Mathews

September 29, 2023

Praying strength for her family and friends. We extend our condolences. Remember earth has no sorrows that heaven can not heal.
Othella Mathews and family

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30

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral

1937 Mirabeau Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122

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30

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral

1937 Mirabeau Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122

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5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126

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