In high school, she was a concert pianist. She graduated from Tennessee Temple University where she met the love of her life and they were married in 1976. Together they had a daughter and were married 48 years. Joy was the secretary for the family business and then for several years she also homeschooled their daughter. She was also very instrumental in recovering our neighborhood from crime in the 1990’s, by helping with the neighborhood watch. She loved taking rides with her husband on their trike motorcycle.
Joy was an only child and was preceded in death by her Dad, Charles Semko; and Mom, Margaret Semko.
She is survived by her husband, Timothy Houghton; and her daughter, Faith Johns.
Only a viewing will be at 10:00 AM on June 7, 2024, at the Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
