Joy Schexnaydre Millet

Joy Schexnaydre Millet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy A. Millet; her parents, Lena Montz Schexnaydre and Timothy “Willie” Schexnaydre; and her siblings, Lois Fabre, Neal Schexnaydre, Russell Schexnaydre, and Iola La borde; and her son-in-law, Gerry Palmisano. She is the loving mother of Shelley Bailey(Mason), Sheila Palmisano, and Darrell Millet (Susan). She is the devoted grandmother of Gary Casse (Carly), Crystal Van Calsem, Garrett Palmisano (Lane), and Hollie Millet. She is the loving great- grandmother of 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her grand dogs that she loved dearly, Bailey, Bit-Bit, Gizzy, Maggie, Brees, and Mardi; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Born and raised in Destrahan, Louisiana, she lived most of her adult life in Gretna. An avid LSU football fan and season ticket holder, Joy was blessed to have been able to watch her Tigers win the National Championship. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the compassionate staff of Interim Hospice for their care especially Nikki Stein, Jamie Fryou, and Jim Louviere. Also, a very special thanks to the angel sent in the form of a caretaker, Debora Spicer, for all of her kindness and gentle attention given to our mother. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Saturday, February 15, 2020 beginning at 10:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes Masses in Joy’s name.