In Loving Memory

Delilah Joy Calamia

8/8/1926 — 1/19/2013

Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Delilah Joy Calamia August 8, 1926 - January 20, 2013

Delilah Joy Calamia, 86, of Bridge City, Texas passed away at Cypress Glen Nursing Home in Port Arthur on Sunday, January 20, 2013. She was born on August 8, 1926 to Gwendolyn Harris Morris and Fred Morris in Sanger, Texas. Joy lived most of her life in the Groves/Port Arthur area. She retired from Sears as a cashier after 17 years of service. She was a member of the Church of Christ faith. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson with Chaplain Wayne McEwen, officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Joe Fred Morris and her husband Manuel Calamia. Joy is survived by her daughter, Dana Graham and husband Bo of Bridge City, Texas, two grandchildren, Greg Graham and wife Nanette of Little Cypress, Texas, Gary Graham of Port Arthur, Texas, two great grandchildren, Ethan Bourque and Kaleb Graham and her longtime companion, J. W. King of Silsbee, Texas along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Linda Rose January 23, 2013

Dana, I am so sorry to hear about Joy. She was a beautiful and fun lady. I know this is a difficult time for you. I just lost my mom on Jan. 17th. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

George King January 23, 2013

Dana, Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Craig & Becky Wade January 22, 2013

Dana, May you have the strenght to do all that is needed of you & may God bless you through out the days ahead, Lossing a mom is a diffult thing one of the hardest. Our prayers & thought are with you.

Nita Johnstone Mcgowin January 21, 2013

So sorry to hear of Joy's passing. She was a beautiful lady, inside and out. She worked with my mom (Dorothy Johnstone) and was a good friend for many years. They're rejoicing together again. Prayers for you and your family, Dana.

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