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Joyce Dilosa Obituary

Joyce R. Dilosa, age 91 was born in Crystal City, MO, to the late James and Gladys Barnett. Joyce passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 6, 2021. She was a resident of Gary for 80 years, graduated from Roosevelt High School class of 1949. Joyce was employed by Hammond Valve Corporation, and member of Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband Raymond Dilosa, infant son Darren Dilosa; five siblings: Rev. James Barnett, Rev. Melvin Barnett, Ollie Sligh, Georgia Mckenzie, and Margaret Crockett. She leaves to bestow her legacy onto by her children, Pastor Rockne (Melvina), Dilosa, Dedria, Dilosa and Anthony (Almita) Dilosa; sister L. Kay (John) Williams, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation: Friday, August 13, 2021 from 12 noon -8 p.m. with a family hour from 6-8:00 p.m. at Guy and Allen Chapel. Funeral services Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church 2333 west 11th Avenue. Pastor Eric Boone officiating. Interment: Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, IN

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Published by Post-Tribune on Aug. 11, 2021.

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Lelia Williams

August 5, 2025

four years has not dulled my heart of your passing. I thank God for the fond memories. love ya!

Kay Williams

August 6, 2023

We still remember, still miss you, still love you.
Love your Barnett Clan

lelia K williams

August 5, 2022

it was a sad day a year ago when you left us. We all miss you, think about you and talk about you. You will not be forgotten. Love you. Tell rest of family Hi!

Janise Howard

August 12, 2021

My condolences to the family of Mother Dilosa. She was a beautiful woman and spirit it was an honor help taking care of her and just to know her

Granddaughter

August 12, 2021

Love you forever, love you for always.

Willie (Junei') Lee Jr.

August 11, 2021

Pastor Rockne, please accept my most deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers for your loss. May GOD bless you and your Family with comfort & strength in this time of grief. GOD'S BLESSINGS AND MAY YOUR MOM REST PEACEFULLY IN HEAVEN.

(Your Spiritual Brother, fellow musician & Friend, Junei' Lee)

lelia K williams

August 11, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. My Big Sister!

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13

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12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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14

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church

2333 west 11th Avenue, IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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