Joy Gayle Passman

Joy Gayle Passman went to be with her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at the age of 79. She was a native of Greenwell Springs, LA and was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Joy Gayle was a devoted, long-time member of Istrouma Baptist Church. Also, while raising three children, she was Executive Director at Louisiana Building Material Dealers Association. Joy Gayle loved to paint, make jewelry and pottery, bake and spend time with her family. In addition to her hobbies, her best quality was her unconditional love. She made every one of her children and grandchildren feel like they were her favorite, which has been the topic of debate since they were old enough to talk. Joy Gayle is survived by her son, Cole and wife, Vicki; daughters, Lisa Passman, Lori Stodd and husband, Jim; grandchildren, Jordan Parsons and wife, Rachel, Nick Stodd and wife, Kristen, Chase Cothern and wife, Amanda, Kalynn Cothern, Jacob Parsons, Dylan and Scout Passman; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Emma and Colton; sister, Eleanor Walker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joy Gayle is preceded in death by her husband, John Passman; granddaughter, Victoria Passman; her parents and two sisters.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Tiffanny Mitchell for her years of loving care for dad and mom. An additional thanks goes to Diana Franklin and Donna Bailey. Visitation will be held at Istrouma Baptist Church, 10500 Sam Rushing Dr., Baton Rouge, LA, on Monday, April 9, 2018, from 11:00AM until the time of funeral service at 2:00PM. Burial will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.greenoaksfunerals.com.