Celebration of Life
Joyce Mae Molezion
Joyce Mae (Sylve) Molezion was born on December 24, 1933 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Alcide Sylve and Gladys Gilmore. She was the youngest of three children. She had two biological children: Vanessa Marie Landry, from her first marriage, and Alan Joseph Molezion. Joyce’s grandson, Myles Christopher Williams, is the son of her daughter Vanessa. She also, had acquired four other children, Ernest Payne, Karen Molezion, Arlen Molezion Jr. (Pudgy), daughter-in-law Teresa (Gee) Molezion, grandson Clint Molezion, two grand-daughters Markeya & Jackie (son and daughters of Pudgy) and Michael Molezion, from her marriage to Arlen Joseph Molezion Sr. Joyce went to Joseph L. Clark High School in New Orleans and graduated in 1952. She then went to Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to become an elementary school teacher. A few years into her education at Southern University, Joyce had to leave because her mother had a major stroke and she had to go home to help take care of her until she recovered. In 1957 she started Secretarial Courses at “Straight Business School” that was located on North Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans and she received her diploma in June of 1959. Joyce and Vanessa left New Orleans in 1962 on a train to Los Angeles, California. Her sister Dorothea (Sylve) Blackwell lived in California and they stayed with her when they arrived. Arlen Molezion Sr. was good friends with her brother Alcide Sylve Jr. when he was in New Orleans. Joyce knew him since she was sixteen years of age and they married in California. Her first job in Los Angeles was at a company called Kirk Plastics, which made things like credit cards. She was a supervisor there until she moved to the San Fernando Valley (area called Pacoima) with her family in 1965 to become an apartment manager for the Theresa & Laurel apartment until 1975. Joyce was a very organized and caring person who loved the Lord. She was involved in her church, Peace Lutheran Church, in Lake View Terrace, CA. She would not miss a Sunday. She was hardworking, loved music (R&B & Jazz), Tyler Perry “Madea” movies, dancing, reading and writing. She was a loving and understanding mother and made sure her kids did not go without. Joyce departed this life on June 20, 2020 after a long battle with Stage 2 Diabetes, Vascular Dementia & Gangrene. Her Husband, mother, father, sister, and brother all preceded her in death. She is survived by her devoted and loving children and grandson, who remained by her side until her departure, daughter Vanessa Marie Landry, son Alan Joseph Molezion, grandson Myles Christopher Williams, and a host of nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” Nehemiah 8:10
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The Family would like to express their deepest appreciation to everyone for your many expressions of sympathy. Thank you for your flowers, cards, phone calls, visits, condolences, and hospitality. Your Thoughtfulness will forever be cherished in our hearts.
With sincere appreciation and love,
The Family of Joyce Mae Molezion
Mom
Mom, I miss my visits going to see you every evening at the nursing home. I would not miss a day unless I had to go and support Myles with school functions when he was at Grand Canyon University (GCU), go to New Orleans to handle business or take a short trip, but when I returned I would come straight to see you before I went home. I would call the nursing home every evening to check on you before I went to sleep when I was out of town, that was just what I did. Everyone who knew me, no matter how late it was, they knew I was going to see mom. You were a little night owl. A lot of the times I would come in after midnight you would still be up, asking me where I been. You knew if I had a new outfit and you would ask me “when did you get that.” Nothing could slip by you mom, because you notice everything (Smile). It was so pleasant to see your face and talk with you every night. It brought me peace from my crazy days. When I would walk into your room you would look at me and ask me what was wrong. You knew me so well, just like I knew you if you were not feeling well. We had that kind of bond between us. I would talk to you about my day and you would always tell me everything will be alright. You always knew the right words to say at the right time. We had a lot of good times, you and I in your room when I would play you music from my cell phone and we would sing and dance. You loved listening to R&B and Jazz. Sometimes we would watch a Madea movie on my iPad tablet, which you liked. Mom, we had so many great times together and the memories will always be in my heart. You were a great mom and I would not have traded you for the world. You will always be my shinning light. When things get tough, I will always remember your famous words (you always called me mom) “Everything will be alright.” Even though you had dementia, for the most part you made a lot of sense. I know you will always be watching over me and guiding me in the right direction, mom. Until we meet again, my Angel.
Love Always, your Daughter.
Vanessa Marie Landry
Nuny
What is a Nuny
Is it
A person, place, or thing
Yes
A Nuny is entrepreneurship
From Straight Business School
She taught me the value of a nickel and dime
Via Cold Cups or Ice Cream Cups
Nuny was a place of comfort
A wellness check if you will
Upset relatives or friends always found tranquility
In a bowl of Gumbo or Bread Pudding
A Nuny is life lessons
In life, you can’t always get what you want
But when you mistakenly confused an ex-lax for a chocolate bar
You definitely get what you need
Lots of TLC for the next 6 hours
A Nuny is graciousness personified
You are an autonomous thinking being
What is your passion now?
$4000 dollar horse jockey school, okay
You will pay me back
A Nuny lets you be you
Figure things out for yourself
Seeing the scariest movie in the world, The Exorcist, at age 9
A lesson I did not appreciate until film school
A Nuny trusts your instincts
Because the foundation has been set
With compassion, honesty, and kindness
A Nuny is a Superhero
Picking up the slack for others inefficiencies
I was a Batman Superhero at 5 years old
Even have the stitches to prove it
The real Superhero was Joyce Mae Molezion, my mother [mum].
A non-petty, non-confrontational, loving person. She was tough as nails and never complained, even when she lost a toe, a foot, and half a leg, and then another toe. Never complained, tough as nails. Being that tough also makes one very tired. At the end she was still the Superhero worrying about her kids and grandkids. In the wake of Covid-19, my sister Vanessa, got to see and tell her in person, it’s okay to stop being the Superhero, and that she, Alan, and Myles will be fine, you can rest now. Once given permission, she didn’t hesitate to join her husband, mother, brother, and sister. We all will miss the finest lady I have ever known. Rest in peace, mum.
Love your son, Alan.
Words to Granny
It’s taken me a while to process it fully that you are gone. Grandma, you were an amazing and strong woman through and through. You taught Mom, Uncle, and me so much throughout your life that will stick with us for a lifetime. The one thing I will really remember will always be your optimistic and positive attitude towards life and people. You went through the ringer. Battling dementia, battling diabetes, having your left leg and right toe amputated, and catching COVID-19. Having all of that could demoralize someone greatly. However, you were always positive and had a smile on your face every time I saw you. Your attitude alone has been able to uplift me in times where I was struggling in life. I always thought, “man if Grandma Joyce can stay positive through everything so can I.” I realized this week that is where I get my positive and optimistic attitude from, it was from you. I need to thank you for growing me as a man and teaching my mom how to raise me. You instilled a lot of your traits in her and I know she misses you every day now. I will always cherish the times and the moments I had with you growing up. From listening to old school R&B when you picked me up from elementary school, pinching my cheeks even though I shied away, and to visiting you at your nursing home. It sucks not to have your presence here on Earth anymore, but I am grateful in the fact that I know I will see you once again in heaven. Mom, Uncle, and I will be fine down here, we promise. We are simply happy to know you are at peace. This is not a goodbye, but a see you later. Love you deeply Granny. Rest well.
Love always, your grandson.
Myles Christopher Williams
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I will always remember a sweet, gentle, kind and beautiful woman. It was easy to see where Vanessa got her strength and character from. Vanessa and I have been friends for over 30 years and she is a reflection of her beautiful mom. Ms. Molezion may have physically transitioned but her spirit will forever remain in the hearts and minds of those who loved and new her best. Now she is in her peaceful rest. My deepest condolences to the entire family and I love you dearly my sweet friend Vanessa Landry.
She was always so sweet when I saw her. That laugh ? and smile was just wonderful.
Nunnie as i affectionately call her as a young girl will be greatly missed. Even though we were many miles apart, I still remember she and I growing up in New Orleans. When i use to visit grandmother, I can still envision her gentle smile, her soft soothing voice always loving and kind. When I came to visit in California, I always made a point to go and see her. Her demeanor never faltered. She was always the same. Yesterday , today and tomorrow !!!!! I can see her now preparing a place for us at peace with the Lord putting in a good word for all of us .I will miss her dearly.
Aunt Joyce, your presence made a difference in my life. Your friendship with my grandmother and stories of years gone by and your youth in another world, New Orleans, in the eyes and understanding of my child’s mind was like growing up with a wonderful journey and rich imagery. It was only a few times but that is how much you made an impression on me. Reading about your journey to Southern University then having it interrupted to care for your ailing mother reminds me of my journey. I only hope that I can be as a blessed and celebrated woman as you are. Thank you.
Cousin Vanessa, our prayers are with you and your family, we love you. ‘Rememer..Absence from the body, present with the Lord”
Jackie Coco and family
Condolences to the family may God comfort and bring you peace at this moment well truly be missed
Vanessa and Alan:
Our condolences to you and the rest of the family.
Your mom was such a special lady. She’s now resting in the bosom of her maker.
May her soul rest in peace.
She will be missed.
Knew me as Terry but always called me Bae. I will always remember that smile and taking horse racing. My Condolences to the family you are in my prayers.
My condolences to you Vanessa