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Joyce Scallan Obituary
Alexandria - Mrs. Joyce Rita Savoy Scallan, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2020 She was 97 years of age. Her Father, Jacques (Jack) Aymar Savoy, Sr. and Mother, Amanda Blanche (Elliot) Savoy of Glenmora, preceded her in death. In addition, preceding her in death was her husband of 65 years, G. N. "Pete Scallan, her eldest son G. D. "Petey" Scallan of West Monroe, her three sisters, Doris Mae Savoy, Sylvia Tumminello, Vivian Snoddy, one brother, Jacques "Jack" Savoy, Jr. and Daughter-in-law, Kathy (Bankston) Scallan; son-in-law, Carroll L. Barton.
She is survived by one son, Paul Scallan of Lafayette; daughters, Rita Lynn Barton and Deborah Baker both of Alexandria. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Joyce was a lifetime member of St. Frances Cabrini Church. One of the founding members, she served in the lunchroom of Cabrini School in the early years. She was a Cub Scout den mother and Girl Scout mom. In the 1970's she volunteered for Manna House for several years.
She was known for her "talent with a needle", sewing for both her children and church donating many items to the Cabrini Sanctuary Society for which she belonged to. Joyce also designed almost every costume for Holy Savior Menard's first two musicals performed included making automated, hand-held puppets.
Joyce was a very loving and active mother and grandmother.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Joyce Rita Scallan will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2020 at St. Rita Catholic Church with Father David Braquet officiating. Burial will be Forest Lawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.
The family requests that visitation be observed Friday, January 24, 2020 at St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
The recitation of the holy rosary will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Pallbearers will be Wayne N. Scallan, Jeff L. Barton, Brice Richards, Scott Barrilleaux, Jeremy Ornelas and Blake Barton. Honorary pallbearers will be Jody Corbett, Jr., Marshal Bingham, Robert Bingham, Gavin Young, Cade Young, Brandon Rice and Ian Ornelas.
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Paul Scallan Jr ("Brother")
April 2, 2025
I know you won't see this message as if you were still here and with us, but I some belief you will still "see" this message. With that belief, know that I had and have much love for you Momma Joyce. Easy enough to admit you were a strong positive influence in my life and by far an underestimated by most extremely intuitive and intelligent woman of strong convictions and good morals and principles. Women these days can't muster enough to match you and my fallen mother's character and womanhood. You both stand testament to how to be good woman and set the high standard for others. I so much will miss annual Christmas times as I experienced with you here. The laugh of yours, so joyous and contagious. The top flight treats you baked. The strength of yours to qwell any plights. I am sorry I wasn't able to be there to say goodbye, but as you will remember, I never want to have to remember someone for how they appear at the end. I will remember you fondly forever and have in most recent years exercised forward your spirit and my mother's spirit in all my interactions with others. You would be, I believe, proud of who I am these days and support the endeavors I effort on. Keep a spot open for me please as one day we shall see each other again and also please tell Mom I love her and wish she were here also. I love you Momma Joyce. May joyous peace and eternal serenity be ever present for you.
Barbara Broussard Louviere
January 22, 2020
Rita and Debra, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She had a good, long life.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Barbara Broussard Louviere
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