My heart goes out to you for the loss of your mom.  She was a wonderful person who touched the lives of many. May you find strength and solace in the memories you shared together.  God’s love surround your family during this time of sorrow.  I hope your happy memories will help you through this difficult times.

Since October, I was a visitor during Joy's final days. I know it may sound presumptuous to say I loved her, because I didn't know the whole Joy, but I believe I saw the essence of this woman, whose backstory I came to know through her family. And I did love her. She was exceptional. 

I know she was relentlessly optimistic, incredibly resourceful and hardworking, a dedicated and attentive single mother who loved her children and grandson so much that she fretted when they were absent and lit up when they were in the room. Joy may not have been able to talk when I knew her, but she could certainly communicate! She could be kind, curious, funny, happy, sometimes puzzled or irritated, but she was always emoting. She was well loved in life, and will be well loved at rest. 

I will miss her, but knowing that she is whole again is a comfort. I love that she is dancing and singing in a beautiful place. Thank you for the gift of your friendship, Joy.

Joy was a very resilient strong woman. Her smile lit up the place. She was kind and genuine. She will always be missed. I will never forget her!

Auntie Joy a second mother to me from time I lived with her my two cousins and bright eyes special moment in my life I will never forget she was always easy to talk to, always understood me always stood up for me even in the dark times she was always  that light, always bringing Joy wherever she goes, she taught me a lot since I was in youth, she always worked hard always pick me up after school from the library even taught me how to drive the Plymouth she definitely had no fear driving barefoot, her cooking was the best, remember the time we used to all go them all over Marlo's my cousins remember why, she never gave up always hustle from shirts to catering until she accomplished her goals, physically strong did everything herself, always looks up to her always love her she will always be missed and I look back and I'm glad she was in my life and she's family blessings

In times like these no words can express the loss family and friends feel as we say goodbye to someone who was so dearly loved. Our only solace is to remember the good memories we shared with Joy. Being shy and soft spoken, I recall making it a point of duty to request a dance every time I saw her at parties . She would try to escape but I was always successful at getting her to laugh and dance with me as she called me by the name she had chosen for me “Mr. Good-timer”.  I will forever remember her beautiful smile. My  condolences to the family.
Joy you will be truly missed, RIP!

I got the pleasure of meeting Joy and it was always a  Joy 😊. She was a sweetheart and I would look forward to the days I cared for her knowing she was also looking out to see me walk through the front door. May you look back on the precious memories and find peace knowing  your mom was loved and will forever remain in our hearts and memories . Sending love and light to all who she left behind ❤️💐

OBITUARY

Joy D. Brodie

15 December, 1946 – 18 April, 2025

Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home

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