Freida "Joy" Todd

Joy passed quietly, April 22, 2024, at the age of 94, at Terra Bella Assisted Living Greensboro, NC. Joy was born in Watauga County, NC, in the Beaver Dam Community, to the late Clyde and Mae Robinson. Once leaving the farm, Joy met and married her late husband, Elmer Clyde. Together, with Elmer being in the military, they were able to live in various places, finally settling in Greensboro, NC, having five sons. Joy spent most of her life as a devoted housewife and mother, enjoying her flowers as well as sewing, crocheting/knitting, painting, and weekly bowling with friends. Later in life, she went to work in the mailroom at the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro. Although to us it was just a job, we saw Joy blossom. CCL was her home away from home, becoming more of a family rather than work. She continued to work well into her 70's, loving every minute.

Her family and friends will always remember Joy lovingly. She is survived by her brother, Joe C. Robinson and wife Pat; her sister, Ann Scott and husband Gary (Scotty); her sons, Alan and wife Bonnie, Ray and wife Paula, Shaun and wife Teresa, and Michael. Joy has 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Joy was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Clyde; her brother, Paul Robinson; her sisters, Dulus Thomas and Dare Gibson; and a son, John Mark Todd.

As per Joy’s wishes, there will be no funeral. A visitation will be held Monday, April 29, 2024 from 2:00 until 3:00 pm at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel, 6000 West Gate City Blvd. Greensboro, NC 27407.

In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made to AuthoraCare Collective Hospice, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405 and/or to the Hospice of your choice.

Lastly, Joy's family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the wonderful staff at Terra Bella Assisted Living for their excellent and heartfelt care. As well as to Terra Bella's sweet Pup "Riley" who has given us so many licks, love and in her own way so much emotional support to Joy & our family. Thank you all.

Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhsedgefield.com.