Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Joy Guffey Gremillion passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by the love she so generously gave throughout her life. She is survived by her devoted husband, Frank Gremillion; one son, Scott; and three daughters, Stephanie Miletello, Stacey White, and Allyson Strange. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A graduate of Istrouma High School and the Northwestern School of Nursing, Joy began her professional life as a dedicated nurse at Baton Rouge General Hospital. She later joined the practice of the late Dr. Alvin Stander, where her compassion and skill made a lasting impression on all who knew her. In time, she embraced a second calling and built a successful career as a real estate agent with Gully Real Estate, continuing until her retirement. She often reflected that she was fortunate to have spent her life doing not one but two things she truly loved.

Though Joy stepped away from nursing professionally, she never stopped being a nurse at heart. She was the first to offer help - wanted or not - to anyone who needed it, a quality that endeared her to everyone she encountered. Joy had a gift for bringing people together. An avid tennis player and a natural hostess, she treasured her many friendships and delighted in celebrating them. She was the creator of a beloved New Year's Day tradition: the "Bring Your Favorite Food" party, a gathering that became a cherished ritual for all who attended. Whether hosting her own events or lending a hand at someone else's Joy was always present, always enthusiastic, and always the heart of the room. She will be remembered for her warmth, her laughter, her generosity of spirit, and for the joy - fitting to her name - that she brought into every life she touched.