Anna Joyce Trahan Bennett, was born December 5, 1930. Went home to Jesus on Thursday, July 14, 2022. An angel on earth, now an angel in heaven. Joyce Bennett was originally from Maurice, LA. She married her husband, John Cecil Bennett on November 4, 1948. Joyce and Cecil raised their family in Baton Rouge, LA.
Joyce is survived by her children James “Ricky” Bennett (Glenda), Keith Bennett (Lauren), Daniel Bennett (Gwen), Janet Bennett Orgeron (Harold “Toody”), Craig Bennett, Kevin Bennett (Judy), 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and numerous other family members, loving each and every one equally and brother, Joseph “Chin” Trahan.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Ellis and Leilia Trahan, son, Darryl Ellis Bennett, grandsons, Darren James Bennett and Harold Joseph “Trey” Orgeron, III, husband of 70 years, John Cecil Bennett, and siblings, Ravis, Merlin, Warren, Murphy and Mary Lea Trahan.
At retirement, Joyce and Cecil moved to Watson, LA., where she enjoyed working in her flowerbeds and watching the birds and squirrels. Joyce realized her great talent in painting through painting classes in Port Allen. She had deep faith and great love for her Catholic Church. Joyce loved praying her rosary, and extended her prayer for others through the Prayer Line. She joyfully shared her many talents at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Joyce was the photographer for the Young at Heart for 8 years, sewed for the Threads of Love and shared her artistic talents for the Ladies’ Altar Guild Bazzar. She made her family favorite fudge and spent many hours painting signs for the Church Annual Festivals. Joyce had a great passion for cooking for family and volunteering for her church bereavement committee.
Visitation will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs, LA., 70726, Monday, July 18 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. A Rosary will begin at 9:40 a.m.. Mass Service will begin at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park, 9595 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815.Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Greenoaksfunerals.com for the Bennett family.
