Joyce Ann Carter Degree Obituary
The world bids farewell to Joyce Ann Carter Degree of Marrero, Louisiana, born in Saint James, Louisiana, departing on May 29, 2025 at the age of 82. Joyce Ann leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joyce Ann Carter Degree or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her children, Tyrone Degree, Jr. and Antoinette Anderson; her grandson Jermil Degree; her parents, Alma Carter, and Milton Carter, Sr.; and her siblings, Milton Jr., Alvin, Michael, Lionel, Joseph, Larry Carter, Janet Benjamin, Gloriadean Brown and Gertrude Dickerson.
She is survived by: her children, Allen Degree, Sr. (Fonteechio), JoAnn Moore (Walter) and Dwayne Degree (Gytonnea); her siblings, Lynette Paul, Geraldine Barker, Brenda Jones, Edward, Willie and Melvin James Carter (Debra); and her goddaughter Gail Brown. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Ages Baptist Church (6564 Acre Rd, Marrero, LA 70072). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 at the Evening Star Baptist Church Cemetery (1017 Grefer Ave, Harvey, LA 70058).
