It’s taken me some time to gather my thoughts and even now, there just aren’t enough words to describe the amazing woman Joy was. She was my Thelma to my Louise. She was my partner in crime. My sister, not just a best friend. She was an Aunt to my daughters, a bonus daughter to my parents. She was an amazing, compassionate nurse and loving soul. She was always there to cheer me on, walk me through tough times , make me laugh, and share a cry together. We were supposed to ride out life together and travel cross country in our golden years. There is not one moment I will forget. She was and is everywhere in my life. Things will never feel the same. Joy is with her mom and Jesus and I find comfort in that. My condolences to you all.
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I’ve known Joy since I was 6 years old. We both came from families with just brothers so we naturally formed a sister bond starting in boarding school.
To know Joy was to know laughter, intentionality, generosity, a protector, a prayer warrior, a courageous fighter, a good cook, spontaneity, a creative mind, loyalty, a caregiver and a truth seeker. She was someone with the biggest heart and loved people for who they were!
I’ll keep laughing in her honor, but it’ll never be the same without her!
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I had the privilege of knowing and working with Joy the past 5 years. How truly special she was! She really lived through her name. Joy was always a positive light, had the best advice, and was willing to help anyone with any & every thing. I will miss her jokes, her infectious laugh, and the positivity she brought. She loved her family dearly and spoke about you all highly. My thoughts & prayers are with everyone during this time. I know how much she missed her mother, and I hope you all find comfort in knowing they are finally together again.♥️
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Joy was so special to me. I will miss her sense of humor and her endless friendship. She always would make me laugh and smile. I will never forget my angel friend.Blessings to you all.
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Joy, you left a happiness shaped impact on me. We may not have talked much in the last 10 years, and yet, I have thought of you and your impact on my life at ICA. Thank you for being you!
To Joy’s family, she was one of the ripples of impact on my life that kept me seeking joy and peace. I am holding y’all in my heart as you navigate this loss.
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I share in the grief of Joy's family on her untimely passing. She was a bright light, too quickly gone. Yet now she has joined her beloved mother Faith whom she loved so much. My sincerest condolences to her family and close friends.
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I had the privilege of knowing Joy as a colleague but more importantly a friend. She was thoughtful, giving, kind and patient. Her ability to give grace and see the best in everyone is something I will always remember. She could lightening a moment with a witty sarcastic comment. Joy had the ability to listen without judgement. I will miss her laugh, her humor and her guidance.
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2021, York, PA, USA
One of many crafty outings
— with
Vicki Lori and Joy
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The first day of our BSN program Joy and I connected over some sort of chanting with an electric candle and wondered what we had gotten ourselves into. It was then that I realized I could never look left and lock eyes with her during certain situations because that was not going to end well for us. It was also then that I knew she was such a special person and was proud to call her my friend. Being close to her made me want to be a better person because she was one of the kindest, most genuine souls that I knew. Throughout all life’s ups and downs, not once did she try to fix things or judge me. You quietly listened and always let me know she’d be praying for me. By the end of any conversation, serious or not, we’d be laughing until we cried. Knowing her and calling her my friend was one of my life’s greatest pleasures. Missing her is one of the greatest heartbreaks. I know she is at peace and her momma was waiting with arms wide open for her, but I sure am going to miss her. I love you my friend. Until we meet again
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We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Joy, who indeed lived up to her name, was a light to all around her. May your memomies of her warm your hearts in the years to come, and may the God of all peace comfort you in your times of grief.
Sincere condolences from Jené amd David Conklin
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There is so much to say about Joy. I met her in 2004 during one of the darkest times in my life. We quickly became close friends. She made me a better nurse and a better friend. She was so kind to her patients and always routed for the underdog. I was fortunate to call her friend and will miss her like crazy. A former colleague expressed this when learning of Joy’s passing and I couldn’t agree more “Joy was too good for this world.”
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2023, Hammer and Stain Shrewsbury, South Main Street, Shrewsbury, PA, USA
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2024, Sea Isle City, NJ, USA
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2023, Huntingdon, PA, USA
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