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Joan Joly Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Fran Uber
February 2, 2009
Mom, I will miss you terribly. I know you are with Dad now, that's where you both are in heaven with my Dale. We will be fine here. I love and miss you so much.
Te'Ann Kelly (Joly)
December 10, 2008
To my Nana/my world:
I will never forget the love you gave me. The way you used to call me Sunshine and tell me how beautiful I was. You made me feel like I was the most beautiful person. I will miss you so much Nan. You were my world. When my Mom left you were there to teach and guide me with all the girly questions. My heart will forever be broken and hurt. You meant the world to me and I will always be your little Te'Anna bell. Onething I can hold on to is my name as you gave me it. Not oneday goes by since you passed that I don't think and miss you. I miss your voice and your laugh. The cries we would have when I would leave you to head back home, both of us knowing WE wanted me to stay forever! I never made it to live in VA with you, but I WILL meet and live with you in heaven oneday! Until we meet again Nan, I love you forever!
kelly sullivan wrenn
December 9, 2008
I will miss joan an awfull lot, she was my other MA. joan was a person who was there when you needed her. may she watch over us and guide us the rest of the way of our life. love to yall and God bless.
Love,
Kelly
bernie joly jr
December 7, 2008
Mom I WILL MISS YOU DEEPLY there are two spots in my heart one is dads and one is yours both spots hurt at this time but i know in time they will become strong again mom I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU your son Bernie
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barbara williams
December 5, 2008
Dear Joly Family:
My daughter and i were privigiled to attend the celebration of Joan's life tonight; Joan and Benny would have loved it. They were such a dear couple, and you children were always the center of their world. always talking about you in terms of great love. and very proud of each and everyone of you.
this love will keep you strong in the days to come . just think about the life and love of these two people and that will give you the strength you need in the days to come
god Bless you all
Barbara Williams
Cheryl,Manny,Alexis,Kenton & Del Tavares
December 5, 2008
Charlie,Quita and Christopher,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for you in your time of sorrow and hope that you can find peace knowing she is with her loved ones in Heaven. God Bless
Lynn, Debi, April & Drew Dyer
December 4, 2008
We were so sad to hear of your mother's passing. She was a funny, kind, gentle, caring person who always made everyone feel like they were family. She and Ben passed on those wonderful traits to all of you.
She will always live within each and every one of you! Always know that you have two special "Angels" watching over you.
Tracy Fox Brightwell
December 4, 2008
Fran, Terri, Charlie, and family
I am very saddened to hear of the loss of Ms. Joly aka Nana. I remember so many times in Raven Run being at family gatherings and laughing at her and Benny until my sides hurt. Everytime I saw her my heart filled with happiness. She had such a sense of humor and not to mention she always had something to say that would brighten your day and make you forget about whatever may be bothering you. She and your dad were very special to my family and will always be remembered for the loving, caring, and humorous couple that they were. We are definately missing both of them at Bush Park. May the memories of them live on in your hearts and may you take the holidays to remember the special and good times that you all shared together. There are several scriptures that helped me to get through my Nannie's passing and they come from the book of Isaiah. Isaiah 40:31 says “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” NKJV When you are weary adn saddened turn to God and you will find peace in knowing that it is only a matter of time before we will all be made perfect and be reunited with all of the loved ones that we have lost here on earth. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Always,
Anita Wilkinson
December 4, 2008
Dear Fran and Family,
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a breath of fresh air. I will always remember I called her "Charlie's Mom" all these years and I can't remember why I did but she got the biggest joy and laugh out of that.
God be with you all.
Love,
Larry and Anita
Cindy Boyer Cogbill
December 4, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Joan's passing, but know that God called her home to be with Benny. I always missed both your Mom & Dad after we moved and wished we had remained in each other's lives. They were so much fun and were always so nice and caring to my family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!
Charles Joly
December 2, 2008
To mom,
You will be missed by all of us. I will especially miss our daily lunches together. Thanks for keeping Christopher company on his days off from school while I was "Working"!!
Love, your son Charles J. Joly
Annette Leppin
December 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your parents brought so much joy and laughter into my life and so many others. They will be missed so very much. There is a part of them in each and every one of you that will brighten this world as much as they did. They were the best and will be sadly misssed. (Although everytime i think of them i will surely be laughing)
Michele Rodriguez
December 2, 2008
To the Joly Family,
Your mother was an amazing woman. She had so much spunk, I know she is in heaven right this minute shaking things up. Please accept my deepest sympathy on your great loss. I know she will be watching over every one of you. You will never be without her as her spirit will live on through all of you. God bless you. My love Always!
Kaye Wisman
December 2, 2008
Teri,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mom's are special angels here on earth. You never stop missing them.
Donald Jackson
December 2, 2008
Joly Family, I am so saddened to hear of Joan"s passing. I know her and Benny are now back together, and looking down at all of us. I can picture Ben,Joan, Bobby,and Nancy riding their golf carts together in heaven.
Christopher (C.J.) Joly
December 1, 2008
to my Nana:
I will miss your great sense of humor and going to McDonalds every morning and talking to all the old people. I will never forget what you ate every morning, a sausage burrito with mild sause.
. I will also miss every day when I walked in the front door, she would be laying on her loveseat watching Jerry Springer . I will deeply miss my best bud, Nana......Working!!
Wanda Wilson
December 1, 2008
Teri, We are so sorry to hear of yet another loss for you. We will never forget the both of them and how much they loved the camp.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the families. Brion, Wanda and Chelsey Wilson
Jennifer Steger Layton
December 1, 2008
Dear Teri,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Joe & Sharon Pane
December 1, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Anne Redd
December 1, 2008
The Joly Family:
I am so sorry about your mother's illness and passing. I will always remember her smile and her great sense of humor. I can see from her family that she was a wonderful mother, wife and grandmother and great-grandmother. Know that she is with your father now and that they are at peace. God Bless You.
Sharon Dardoufas
December 1, 2008
Teri,
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I know she is now resting in a better place, there is no pain or suffering.
Christy Mitchell
December 1, 2008
Teri,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. I never had the pleasure of meeting your mother but it sounds like she was a very special woman who touched many lives and will be missed dearly. "I sure miss you, but heaven's sweeter with you there." (I Sure Miss You, by The Crabb Family)
April Bischoff
December 1, 2008
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Joan was such a joy to be around with her sweet and funny personality. She will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayer will be with you during this difficult time.
Becky Boyer-Sorenson
December 1, 2008
I was deeply saddened to learn of your mother's death and I have been able to think of little else since. My heart goes out to each of you kids. You were the sunshine in your mother's life, just as she was a bright light in the lives of everyone she touched. She was the best neighbor I ever had. She not only welcomed me into her neighborhood, she welcomed me into her life and family. I will be eternally grateful for her friendship, support, and warm hugs. My life is better for having known her. Take comfort in knowing she is with your Dad now and watching over you with unending love.
Tammy, Glenn, Maggie and Mollie Ballantyne
November 30, 2008
We were so saddened to hear of Joan's passing. Her and Benny were always so full of life and an inspiration to those that knew them. I can remember Benny coming to work on our Golf Cart and Joan coming over with him. She would sit in the lawn chair and watch him as he worked. I would enjoy talking to them both so much. I met them at Bush Park and they were so good to my Dad Kenneth Wayne Williams and brother Kenny. We will remember all the wonderful times because they were certainly loved by those who knew them both.
Laura Fields
November 30, 2008
Rob and Stacy and Family,
We just happened to see your Moms obit, we are so deeply saddened for you, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lance and Laura Fields
James & Kathy Phelps
November 30, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Teri Hendrick
November 30, 2008
You were more than my mother, you were my "number one" best friend. Always and Forever, our hearts will always touch, I love you so much!
Your daughter and friend,
Teri
xoxo
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