Joy Peterman
Joy peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age 77. She was born in Southampton, England, but spent most of her life in Loranger, Louisiana. Joy was an Administrative Assistant for Southeastern Louisiana University’s Music Director for many years. When she was younger, Joy and her sister, Carol, loved to go square-dancing until they couldn’t anymore. Joy also enjoyed needlepoint and was a member of the Monday Morning Crafters from Loranger United Methodist Church for fellowship and to make beautiful crafts. In the last few years, Joy could call her sister at anytime and they would spend the day together shopping or get into some sort of mischief. Joy was a wonderful mother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her and will be deeply missed.
She leaves behind her sidekick sister, Carol Coppock; nephew and niece, Frank Coppock and Cathy Hood; great-nieces and nephews, Emily, Christina, Corey, Kyle, Marisa, and Grace.
Preceding her in death was her daughter, Tammy Lynn Gann; and her parents, John and Grace Johnson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, in Hammond, at 1:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Services will be officiated by Bro. Adam Moore with interment to follow in Loranger Community Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home.
