Joyzelle Bourdier Cary
Joyzelle Bourdier Cary, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Nederland.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2016, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Father Joseph P. Daleo serving as celebrant. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A rosary will be recited by Deacon Melvin Payne at 6:00 p.m.
Born in Iota, LA, on July 17, 1933, she was the daughter of Henry Clay and Inez (Simar) Bourdier. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Iota, LA where she also graduated. She moved to Orange in 1952 and worked for Cecil B. Coale from 1952 thru 1955, at the Orange County Courthouse. She went to work for Lynwood Sanders, April 11, 1960. Mrs. Cary was a charter member of the Orange County Legal Secretaries Association, was chosen “Secretary of the Year” in 1977 and was a member of St. Mary’s Altar Society and St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her wonderful mother, Inez Simar Bourdier and wonderful father, Clay Bourdier.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Tommy A. Cary of Orange; sisters, Kate Wolfford and husband, Buddy of Orange and Henrietta Ritter and husband, Kenneth of Lumberton; brother, Freddie A. Bourdier and wife, Sharon of Orange; 5 nephews, 3 nieces, 10 great nephews and 8 great nieces.
Serving as pallbearers will be Wayne Wolfford, Stephen Wolfford, Kevin Wolfford, Greg Wolfford, Clay Bourdier and Freddie Bourdier.
Condolences
Vivian Dejohn
April 5, 2016
I was so very blessed to know Joyzelle, pray with her and spend time with her. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tommy and all of her family. May God bless you with happy memories like those I have of her.
Anonymous
April 2, 2016
Loving Lilies and Roses Bouquet was purchased for the family of Joyzelle Bourdier Cary.
Mary Reese Morgan
April 1, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Joyzelle's family. Many years ago, I, also, was a legal secretary in Orange and knew her well. We shared many good times together and I will always remember the "joy" and laughter she brought to our group of secretaries. Mary Morgan
Anonymous
March 31, 2016
Crystal Cross Bouquet was purchased for the family of Joyzelle Bourdier Cary.
Kimberly
March 31, 2016
Fifteen years ago, Stephen and I had been dating for about four months. We were at a family gathering where Nanny was there as well. I looked down and noticed one of her tennis shoe laces had come untied, and brought it to Stephen's attention for fear she might trip. I was very fond of him by then, and felt very strong feelings for him. But when he knelt down to tie her shoe, it melted my heart. :heart:
You will be missed Nanny. RIP
Staci Wolfford
March 31, 2016
Nanny will be greatly missed! Praying for peace & joyful memories for all!
With love,
Greg, Staci, Kaitlin& Kirsten