Joy B. Kramer

Joy B. Kramer was born on February 17, 1954 and passed away on December 17, 2017 at the age of 63. She is survived by her devoted husband, John W. Kramer, Jr., her Mother, Vivian L. Borne and Mother-in-law Elma Kramer Simoneaux; three stepdaughters: Kimberly Nelson, Deborah Valin, Amy Miller and their families. She is also survived by her sister, Sheila Bourgeois and husband Bruce and her nieces, Angela Vincent and husband Chris, Ashley Simon and husband Keith and their daughters, as well as close friend Cheryl Deville and many other special friends of the “Beginning Experience” group. She was preceded in death by her father, Maurice O. Borne, 1st husband James Melancon (her 1st love for whom she retained a special love for his family). Joy was a very loving and giving soul who tried to help everyone. Joy made many friends over the years throughout Southeast Louisiana working for First American Bank. Special thanks to Dr. Robert Elliott, Dr. Shaista Faruqui, and their staff for their support. Also, a very special thanks to the staff at St. Joseph Hospice (Carpenter House). In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the Carpenter House (St. Joseph Hospice), 10615 Jeffereson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70809. A visitation in her honor was from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gramercy on Thursday, December 21, 2017 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment followed in St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina, LA. ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA was in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com