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Joyce Laws Obituary
Apr 4, 1930 - Oct 3, 2024
GARY/HAMMOND, IN - Mrs. Joyce McMiller Laws, age 94, a beloved figure of both Gary and Hammond, Indiana, sadly left our world on Thursday, October 3, 2024, after a life richly lived in service, wisdom, and kindness. She was born to parents Elijah and Ollie McMiller on April 4, 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 nine 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.
Services will be held, Friday, October 11, 2024, at New Revelation Baptist Church 3140 W. 21st Ave Gary, IN 46404, Visitation 9:00 AM-11:00 AM; Funeral Promptly at 11:00 AM. Interment Concordia Cemetery 6551 Calumet Ave in Hammond, IN 46320. www.smithbizzellwarnerfuneralhome.com
Memories and Condolences
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Joyce Pompey(church family)
October 12, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gloria Eldridge
October 11, 2024
Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to Mother Laws family on her passing on to receive her heavenly rewards!
Michelle Wilson
October 11, 2024
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.
Jacquelyn Bourgeois
October 10, 2024
To God be the glory for the beautiful life you have lived. May God bless all of you, and be with you always.
Sherl Wilks
October 9, 2024
In the loss of your mother with prayers her memories and love forever be in your heart with sympathy
Cleotha Davis 6
October 9, 2024
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.
David & Sheila Jasper
October 9, 2024
Sending our Prayers and Condolences to the entire Laws Family. Mrs Laws was a Beautiful person with a Beautiful Spirit.
Shirley Williams Thorn
October 9, 2024
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 all who love and knew her. We love her forever and always Shirley Williams Thorn and family in Arkansas. God continue to bless the family.
Lana Blakemore
October 8, 2024
You will be missed madear
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