Joyce Elaine Stumpf Matran's Obituary
Joyce Elaine Stumpf Matran passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025. She was born in New Orleans, LA on August 6, 1939.
She is survived by her children, Di Smith, Janelle Matran, John Preston Matran, Jr., Michael “Mickey” Matran and Angel Hammack; 16 grandchildren; and 31 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Elaine Carriere.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John Preston Matran Sr.; her daughter, Dawn Wendy Matran; her parents Charles and Gertrude Stumpf; and siblings, Delores Oustalet, Robert Stumpf, Charles Stumpf and Arthur Stumpf all born in New Orleans.
Joyce was a lifelong civil servant who cared for many people. Her devotion to her community was unmatched. From years serving as an EMT to being a volunteer firefighter and a deputy sheriff. She was the ultimate person you could count on to be there when someone was in need. 56 years of marriage proves she was committed to her family by raising six children and boarding kids of working single mothers. She never shied away from an opportunity to volunteer and help when it was needed. Her single greatest attribute is that she never said no to anyone that needed help. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her and the community she served.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Matran may be made to Camp Hendon, https://www.camphendon.org/. Camp Hendon provides an outlet for kids during a summer camp with Type 1 Diabetes. Donations can also be made to The Battle Against Autism, https://www.battleagainstautism.com/. The Battle Against Autism supports The Emerge Center, https://emergela.org/. The Emerge Center focuses on early intervention of children being diagnosed as autistic.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington LA 70433 on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM with visitation on Friday beginning at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Crawford Memorial Cemetery.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The Matran family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences
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