Joyce Marie Smith

“When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart.”
Heaven received a beautiful angel on January 23, 2017, when Joyce Marie Smith, 90, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband of 64 years, Roy L. Smith Sr. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend Joyce will be greatly missed. Born in Boothville, LA on July 11, 1926, daughter of Jessie Yuratich Hingle and Clement John Hingle. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, parents and brother Clement Hingle and survived by her son Roy L. Smith Jr., wife Irene and daughter Joycelyn Marie Raspberry, husband Rodney, Sister Ione Hingle, Grandchildren Scott & Mandy Smith, Stephanie & Larry Galik, Shane & Kristi Smith, Kurt & Shirin Ragas, Chris & Lyndsy Calato and Kim Beathard, Great-grandchildren Ryan, Reagan & Skeet Smith, Tanner & Luke Galik, Sarah, Kyle & Ariana Ragas, Madison, McKenna & Merritt Beathard, Cade & Jax Calato .
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Serenity Place Assisted Living who have helped us through this difficult time and provided much love and laughter to Joyce over the last few years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Sunday, January 29, 2017, from 5 pm to 8 pm, resuming on Monday, January 30, 2017, from 7:30 am to 9 am. A Funeral Mass will follow in the funeral home chapel. Graveside Service and Interment Westlawn Memorial Park. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .