Obituary for Joyce D. Hand
"She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: "There are many virtuous women in the world, but you surpass them all!" Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised." Proverbs 31:25-30
A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joyce Lynn Dorman Hand peacefully passed away at her home on November 7, 2022 in Ethel, Louisiana. She is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Quitman, Mississippi on September 8, 1938. Joyce is survived by a loving family including her children, Ricky Hand and wife Geri, Tony Hand and wife Donna, and Rhonda Holleman and husband Billy. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brandon Holleman, Brad Holleman and wife Shasta, Meaghan Burk and husband Evan, Austin Hand and wife Holly, Clayton Hand and wife Alaina, Jessica Calvaruso and husband Ryan; great-grandchildren, Ashton and Emma Holleman, Cade and Ava Holleman, Liam, Harris and Mary Margaret Burk, Jane Austin and Caroline Hand, Madisyn and Payten Calvaruso, and John Layton Hand. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hand, her parents Ulyss and Gertrude Dorman, and her daughter, Terry Hand. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great-grandsons. Joyce was a long time member of Feliciana Baptist Church in Clinton. Her Sunday school class, WMU, and D Group friends brought her great joy throughout the years. She served her family well until the very end of her life. Her legacy will live on in her 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren for generations to come. Visiting at Feliciana Baptist Church, Clinton, Thursday, November 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting continues at the church Friday, November 11, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by her son, Reverend Tony Hand. Burial at Greenoaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her name to Feliciana Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 428, Clinton, La 70722.
A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joyce Lynn Dorman Hand peacefully passed away at her home on November 7, 2022 in Ethel, Louisiana. She is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Quitman, Mississippi on September 8, 1938. Joyce is survived by a loving family including her children, Ricky Hand and wife Geri, Tony Hand and wife Donna, and Rhonda Holleman and husband Billy. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brandon Holleman, Brad Holleman and wife Shasta, Meaghan Burk and husband Evan, Austin Hand and wife Holly, Clayton Hand and wife Alaina, Jessica Calvaruso and husband Ryan; great-grandchildren, Ashton and Emma Holleman, Cade and Ava Holleman, Liam, Harris and Mary Margaret Burk, Jane Austin and Caroline Hand, Madisyn and Payten Calvaruso, and John Layton Hand. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hand, her parents Ulyss and Gertrude Dorman, and her daughter, Terry Hand. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great-grandsons. Joyce was a long time member of Feliciana Baptist Church in Clinton. Her Sunday school class, WMU, and D Group friends brought her great joy throughout the years. She served her family well until the very end of her life. Her legacy will live on in her 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren for generations to come. Visiting at Feliciana Baptist Church, Clinton, Thursday, November 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting continues at the church Friday, November 11, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by her son, Reverend Tony Hand. Burial at Greenoaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her name to Feliciana Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 428, Clinton, La 70722.