Joy Heath

Virginia Beach-Joy A. Heath, 81, passed away on August 9, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Clifford Dorow and Eudora Kotke. She was preceded in death by her husband Col. Francis Heath. Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, Michael Heath and wife Martina of Virginia Beach, VA, Timothy Heath and wife Dorothy of Virginia Beach, VA, and Terrence Heath and fiancé Edith of Littleton, NC; four grandchildren, Kevin Heath and wife Katrina, Lindsay Heath, Shawn Heath and wife Noell and Daniel Heath and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Lu Schulz of Charlotte, NC, her half-brother Paul Dorow of Pine City, MN and her long time companion Ralph Mulford of Charlottesville, VA. She loved and lived life to the fullest. She was passionate about the beach, bridge and entertaining family and friends. When she decorated for Christmas she put the North Pole to shame. Joy was loved by so many family and friends and her memory will live in our hearts forever. Everyone tells us her name described her perfectly. She will be deeply missed. Cremation and a private family gathering will be planned at Joy’s request. Donations may be made to Medi-Home Health and Hospice, 1112 Eden Way North, Suite 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320-2742. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com