Joy Mae Deem
November 1, 1926 ~ September 19, 2012
Joy Mae (Davis) Deem, 85, of Grandview Health and Rehab Center in Martinsville and formerly of Monrovia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 19, 2012.
She was born November 1, 1926, in Owen County, the daughter of Robert and Goldie Mae (Abrel) Davis.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Vaughn Mitchell.
Joy graduated in 1944 from Monrovia High School. She worked for 18 years as a clerk and supervisor for the State House, retiring in 1978. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, Hall. Joy enjoyed country music, tennis, and watching all kinds of racing.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Mitchell of Camby, and Patty (Norman) Ratts of Martinsville; five grandchildren, Robert Mitchell of Eminence, Laura Caudill of Martinsville, Aaron Mitchell of Mooresville, Deanna Ratts Boyd of Flat Rock, Illinois, and Darrin Ratts of Martinsville; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2012 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hall. Pastors Roger Boyd and David Neese will officiate the service. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Thinking of you in your time of loss. Joy will hold a special place in my heart and will be well remembered. She has a loving family that is caring and kind. Thanks for becomig part of my life. Wish I could be there. Kelly Craven CNA Grandview Health Care
I used to eat lunch with Joy when I stayed in grandview very lovely lady
East wing Grandview Staff purchased the In Memory of Someone Special – Elements Angel for the family of Joy Mae Deem.
To all of Joy’s family: It was my great privilage to care for Joy these past years. She was always ready with a smile and kind word for me when I would walk into her room, no matter how bad she was feeling. I loved her very much and will miss her terribly. May God be with all of you and help you through this difficult time. God Bless, Laurel Adair, RN
For Joy’s Family, We will miss her very much she was a part of our extended family here at Grandview. May the Good Lord be with you all through this difficult time. God Bless You All! It won’t be the same without her. Lena Herrington
To All Joy’s Family, It was an honor to know her and to have her as a part of my family. And to be able to see her beautiful smile and the kind words she had. I will never forget her. She will be deeply missed, as well as you all. May Jesus bless you all and comfort your hearts. God Bless Earlene Morrison