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Obituary For JoeAnn Smith Tyler
PALMETTO – Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at New Pilgrim Baptist Church, 132 Guidry Rd., Palmetto, LA for Mrs. JoeAnn Smith Tyler, 65, who entered eternal rest on Friday, August 14, 2026 in Baton Rouge, LA.
Pastor Darrell Sampson, Sr., Pastor of New Pilgrim Baptist Church, will be officiating the funeral service.
JoeAnn was a native of Lake Charles, LA. She grew up in Palmetto with her grandparents, where she later met her husband, Randall Tyler, built her home, and raised her family, before moving to Opelousas in her later years. She grew up in the faith as a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and enjoyed visiting and worshiping with different local churches. She was the former Executive Director of the Opelousas Housing Authority. Beyond her professional life, JoeAnn had a vibrant spirit. She loved traveling, was a devoted New Orleans Saints fan, and always enjoyed Zydeco music and dancing.
She leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Trayvis (Lauri) Tyler, Tevin (Charissa Yiluy) Tyler, both of Baton Rouge, LA; seven sisters, Doris Ann (David) Stelly of Pearland, Texas, Dianne Smith, Debra Harmon, Brenda (Michael) Brooks, Leona (Gregory) Griffin, and Linda Smith, all of Lake Charles, LA, Lisa (Reginald) Reynolds of Baton Rouge, LA; three brothers, Joseph H. (Deborah Kennerson) Smith, Jr., James Smith, and John Derrick (Letitia) Smith, all of Lake Charles, LA; two grandsons, Evin Tyler and Amari Tyler; one granddaughter, Aurielle Tyler; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Tyler; son, Terrance Tyler; parents, Joseph Smith Sr. and Pearlie Williams Smith; grandparents, Reverend James A. Smith and Leona Smith; and sisters, Shirley Favors and Rose Smith.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at New Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
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Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May God continue to breathe peace and understanding into you all during this difficult time.
To the Smith families ...I ,pause with you in your evening hours to let you know that God is a Comforter....He has held me up in the lost of my only daughter ...What could have broken me....He held together...I am saddened by your loss but this will prove to be a win-win situation...Heavens gain is a win! May the memory of her smile and better times be a comfort .May the Good Lord give you peace and acceptance in the days to come...Rest in the comfort of our Saviour.
Dear Family; This was such a shock to read. I met Joann through our Housing Offices. We shared many great fun times together over the years at the LHA meeting with Donna Lynn Cindy and our other "partners in crime" Rhonda Trena & Trish. Always thought the world of Joann. She was absolutely an integral part of our wheel of friends. We always hung out together. I am saddened to learn of her passing. May you all find peace in the coming days. Linda Summarell West Carroll Housing (ret)
My deepest condolences to the Tyler and Smith families. Praying for you all🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Condolences to the family, and may God Bless you always and during this time of bereavement.
My deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends. 🙏🙏🙏
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May the Lord bless and comfort you. From Calvin Boagni and family
Deep felt sympathy to the family of Joann. You were a special part of our life. Being my son godmother gave you a special loving member of my family
Beverly Lewis
You will forever be missed.Get your rest now 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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