She was born July 22, 1933 in Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma to Jesse and Lee O'Dell.
She lived in Yakima for many years. She loved working in the garden, crocheting, making afghans and dolls.
She won an award for best yard in Poteau, Oklahoma.
I want to thank Hospice for their support and my sister for what she did for mom.
Joy is survived by her children: Burt (Charlene) of Oregon, Rebecca (Mike)
of Whidbey Island, Libby (Danny) of Whidbey Island, David (Dee) of Yakima,
Penny (Mike) of Yakima, Lisa (Eldon) of Yakima, John (Carol) of Naches.
18 grandkids and one brother Virgil of Oklahoma and sister Sue from Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jay Rains and her parents and lots of brothers and sisters.
A Celebration of life will be Thursday, July 30th at West Valley Park at 5:00pm.