Joyce Haydel Bedell

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Charlie” Bedell in 2000; son, Kerry; daughter-in-law, Phyllis; granddaughter, Kimberly “JJ” Bedell; parents, Henry and Enid Haydel; sister, Melba Haydel East; brother, Ray Haydel; sister, Myrrh Haydel Poche'; sister, Irma at the age of 4. She leaves behind her daughter, Karen Bedell Fourrier and husband Michel; son, David Bedell and wife Karen; daughter, Judy Bedell Carr and husband Kenny. She was affectionately called “Gammy” by her grandchildren, Erin DeFreitas (Joey), Danny Bedell (Jaime), Shane Easley (Amanda), Valerie Bedell, Adam Bedell, Tyler Carr, Brad Bedell, Landon Carr (Sarah), and great-grandchildren, Joey St. Pierre, Daylen Borne, Kristen DeFreitas, Simon St. Pierre, Ethan Easley, Nicolas Easley, Devan DeFreitas, Addison Guidry, MacKenzie Bedell, Preston Borne, Marlie Bedell, Taylor Easley, and Addison Bedell. Also survived by Cheryl East, a special niece who was considered another daughter.

Joyce was born in Gramercy, LA, June 8, 1928. She attended LSU, met and married Charlie in 1948. They lived in Baton Rouge LA until they built a house in Denham Springs LA in 1998. They were married for 52 years. She was talented in so many ways. She was an artist, seamstress, musician, poet, teacher and author. But there was one thing she didn’t like to do and that was to cook, even though she made the best roast, rice & gravy with peas you will ever want to eat!

The family would like to give a special thanks and appreciation for the excellent care and love our mother received from Compassus Hospice Care in Baton Rouge, LA and Maison de Fleur Assisted Living in Denham Springs, LA.

A memorial service will be held at Central Funeral Home, 9995 Hooper Rd., Central, LA, on November 4, 2023 at 11:30 am with a visitation beginning at 10:00 am. A graveside service will follow at Roselawn Park, 4045 North St., Baton Rouge, LA.

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