Joycelyn M. Friedman Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joycelyn M. Friedman of Cecilia, Louisiana, who passed away on September 29, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joycelyn M. Friedman to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Joycelyn's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her husband Ernest Friedman, Jr.; her parents, Claude Melancon and Helen Degeyter Melancon; her son Ernest Friedman, III; and her brother Herman Melancon.
She is survived by: her children, Tucker Friedman (Kelly), Shelly Benoit (Leonard), Myra Tuttle (David) and Melinda Guidry (Terry). She is also survived by ten grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Pellerin Funeral Home - Cecilia (2238 Bushville Hwy, Arnaudville, LA 70512). A rosary will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church - Cecilia (2250 Cecilia Sr High School Highway, Cecilia, LA 70517, USA 70521). A burial will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at the St. Joseph Cemetery (2250 Cecilia Sr H South Hwy, Arnaudville, LA 70512).