Joyce Lynn Martin Menck

Joyce Lynn Martin Menck, of Pumpkin Center, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at the age of 64. She was born on August 2, 1956, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Eddie Earl Martin and late Eula Lee Chandler Martin. Joyce has been a resident of Pumpkin Center her whole life, and a longtime member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. Joyce, lovingly known as "Grandma," was full of life and enjoyed having fun with the people she loved. She filled her days with camping, playing cards, fishing, riding her paddle boat, spending time with family, yard sales, and driving her Jeep. Joyce's fun loving spirit will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, John Menck; stepdaughter, Kimberly McKnight (Jr. McKnight); siblings, Michael Martin (Genie), Jimmy Martin (Barbara), Johnny Martin (Mel), and Debbie Martin (Terry); sister-in-law, Susan Martin; and beloved Basset Hound, Fred.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her stepdaughter, Carla Hughes, paternal grandparents, Henry and Mary Martin, maternal grandparents, Charles and Hassie Chandler, brother, Charlie Martin, nephews, Chucky, Travis and Chad Martin.

Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. A Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 pm.

Interment will follow at Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery in Pumpkin Center, Louisiana.

The family respectfully requests masks be worn during the visitation or service.

An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.