Joyce Van Hazard's Obituary
Joyce Van Hazard, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2008 at her Covington home.
Beloved mother of John J. Hazard, III (Carolyn), Robert W. Hazard and Janet Hazard (Bob); Maw-Maw to John J. Hazard, IV, Nicholas P. Hazard (Nicole), Robert W. Hazard, Jr. (Cherie), Elizabeth H. Fritz, M.D (Bill) and Mark D. Hazard (Stacey); great-grandmother of ten with number eleven due in May; sister to Leatrice V. Schmitt and August A. Van, Jr (Myrle). Also lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Hazard, Jr.; her mother, Emma Acosta Van; her father, August A. Van, Sr; and her daughter-in-law, Michele T. Hazard.
Age 83 years, a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Covington, LA for the past 27 years. She was a longtime member of the North Wilshire Heights Garden Club and received many awards for her floral designs. Many special thanks to her sitters, Chesney and Ms. Levada, the staff of Alpha House, the staff of St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Hospice; and during her final days Cathy and Literria.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 12:00 PM from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433.
Visitation on Thursday will be from 10:00 AM until service time.
Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer masses; or donations to St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, LA, 70457 for a memorial garden; or the Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs, Scholarship Fund, or the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, both in care of Elizabeth H. Fritz, 123 North Dogwood, Flowers Estate North, Covington, LA 70433.
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