In Remembrance and Appreciation to Joyce Oatman and the impact her family had on so many.

Oatman, Joyce E. (nee Johnson) Age 78, of Chicago, IL passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013. She was the loving wife of William H. Oatman, III and cherished mother of William H. Oatman, IV. Ms. Oatman was a devoted teacher for the Chicago Public Schools for over 37 years teaching at both Crane and Tilden High Schools where she sponsored the Crane Academically Able Program (CAAP) and created the TAG Program (Talented And Gifted Children). She was a consultant to Region 3 for 2 years teaching teachers, an AKA sorority member and a Sunday school teacher at Morgan Park Presbyterian Church. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, William; her son, William, IV (Annette); her granddaughter, Taylor Imani Haynes; her sister, Florence Alexander; and her brother, Clyde Johnson, who preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., Morgan Park Presbyterian Church, 2017 West 110th Place, Chicago, IL 60643.