Sunrise- March 8, 1934
Sunset– September 17, 2024
Joy Garrett was born on March 8, 1934, in Buckeye, Arizona to Dave and Addie Liggins. She was the fourth of nine children.
Joy attended Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School and George Washington Carver High School.
Joy met and married Albert Garrett. Together they built a family with their three children.
Joy worked as a nurse's aide for 10 years at Maricopa County Hospital. Later she turned her love for cooking into multiple work opportunities. She also followed the footsteps of her mother, Mrs. Addie by operating a "Candy Store" at her residence. Joy was the matriarch of the family; she was known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith in God, which guided her steps. She was a Christian and member of the Church of Christ.
Preceding Joy in death was her husband Albert Garrett, parents Dave Sr. and Addie Liggins, sisters Erma Liggins and Doris Patton. Brothers, Vernon, Sherman, Joe, Morris, James 'Sonny' Liggins. Her daughter, Wanda (Molly) Carter and great granddaughter Jazmynne King. She is survived by one brother Dave Liggins Jr. (Laveeda) of Hopewell, Virginia.
Joy leaves to cherish her memories with her son Erwin Garrett, daughter Madeline Washington (Perry). She held a special place in her heart for two granddaughters and great grandson, Kelli Hawkins, Angela Carter, and Darius Hawkins. Grandchildren, Erwin Garrett Jr., Penn Washington, Amber Washington, Erica Jakupi and Natalie Harris. Thirteen great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and her church family.
Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing that Joy lived a joyful life. She is now in the arms of the Lord, free from pain and at peace.
Mom, you will be deeply missed, but your love and legacy will live on in all of us. Until we meet again.
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