Joy D. Choate
December 3, 1955 - April 26, 2021
Joy Dean (Lewis) Choate, age 65 of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born on December 3, 1955 in Hammond, IN to James and Claudie (Croney) Lewis. Joy is survived by her husband, Ken Choate; daughter, Amber Choate; son, Troy (Tori Petrassi) Choate; brother, James M. (Teresa) Lewis Jr.; grandson, Mason James Choate; granddaughter, Jaylyn Williams. She was preceded in death by her father, James Marvin Lewis; mother, Claudie Lucille Lewis; . Joy graduated from Hammond Tech High School class of 1974. She loved to play cards, collected angels, and adored her two dogs, Tinkerbell, and Peter Pan. Joy played the piano for her church every Sunday. She was a loving and caring person who will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Avenue, Portage, IN 46368. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Heritage Cemetery in Portage. Memorial donations may be made to the organization of the donor's choice.
Joy Dean (Lewis) Choate, age 65 of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born on December 3, 1955 in Hammond, IN to James and Claudie (Croney) Lewis. Joy is survived by her husband, Ken Choate; daughter, Amber Choate;... View Obituary & Service Information