Sister Joy Gilder, CSJ

Sister Joy Gilder, CSJ (S. Frances Michael) Passed away on August 8, 2024 at McGovern Commons at Nazareth Living Center. She was 84 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 65 years. Sister Joy was born in St. Louis, MO to Elvin and Mary Frances (Fisher) Gilder. She was a dear sister, aunt, friend and Community member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. She ministered as Elementary Teacher, Carondelet Community Neighborhood Betterment Worker, Community Service at Nazareth, Staff Member at Provincial House and aid at St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf. Memorial Mass at Nazareth Living Center on August 29, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Sister Joy donated her body to Science at St. Louis University. Mass live streamed @ video.ibm.com/channel/csjsl-general. Memorials to Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, 6400 Minnesota Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111. 

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