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Linda Joy Obituary
Greenville
Linda McClellan Joy, 64, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013.
Born in Laurens, SC on January 26, 1949, she was the daughter of Barbara Bolt Cudd and the late Virgil Jackson McClellan.
She was a very talented and respected ballroom dancer and adjudicator for Fred Astaire North America Corporation for over 30 years until MS took its effect.
Linda continues to be a loving and giving woman by donating her earthly vessel to science.
Surviving, in addition to her mother, are a son Danny 'Tad' Joy and wife Elizabeth and granddaughter Amelia LeeAnn, a brother, Richard McClellan and wife Kim, niece, Kendra McClellan Crabbe and husband W. Christopher Crabbe; great nieces Kelyn Leigh Crabbe and Lorel McClellan; uncle and aunt, R.V. 'Vink' and Jean Bolt Mims and their sons Tony Mims and wife Ann and Parker Mims and wife Lynn and their families.
No services will be held as was her wish.
Anyone wanting to honor her life may do so by donating to the charity of their choice in her name.
The family hopes you will celebrate her life by dancing as if no one is watching. Sing as if no one were listening. And live every day as if it were your last.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Linda Joy
StephenSieg
September 6, 2021
I loved Linda Joy She was a gift of grace and kindness to us all I weep for her
Chris and Melia ( Barcal) Hoffman/Mellard
August 14, 2013
Tad(and Family). So sorry about Linda. She will truly be missed in the physical sense but will always live on in everyone she touched.
Wayne Brockman
August 6, 2013
I remember Linda fondly and have only heard great things about her whenever we spoke of her. I was sorry to hear of her passing and my sympathy thoughts and prayers go out to her family especially Tad and Elisabeth.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Colleen Royal
July 27, 2013
Always gracious and generous with her compliments and love...a beautiful example of a dancing angel. We will all miss you, Linda. My love to Tad, Elizabeth and Amelia.
You are in my prayers,
Colleen Royal
July 26, 2013
Thank you Linda for all of your kindness and for being such a good friend....you were truly one of the "great ones". Tad and Elizabeth, my thoughts are with you.
Rick Zilonka...."z"
1973
Richard LaValle
July 26, 2013
I am deeply saddened and heavy hearted to hear of Linda's passing. I first met her in 1970,in Columbia,SC when I was member of the FADS Dance Service and she was a teacher in Columbia,SC.
She started her dance career at the Greenville FADS and moved to Columbia whee she worked until she and her son, Tad moved to Clearwater,Florida. She married Dan Douglas and together they ran Florida's largest and most successful studio. We started our Dance Partnership in 1975 and were finalists in The United States Ballroom Championships in 1975 and 1976. Linda then went on to become an associate in Dance Service and was welcomed by al of us, John Monte, Ann Perrone, Dagmar Jarvel, Joe Bennetti, Pete Taylor, Donna Smith and myself. Pete,Donna and I are the only 2 left from that group. I am sure the rest of the group are welcoming her with open arms. Linda was a Loveyl Lady, a Beautiful dancer and a Friend that I will always love. God Bless you Linda please save a dance for me.
Richard
Richard Sullivan and Linda Joy
Richard LaValle
July 26, 2013
Nation Dance Championships in Las Vegas
July 26, 2013
Las Vegas 1997
Richard LaValle
July 26, 2013
USBC 1975 Richard LaValle and Linda Joy
July 26, 2013
Bruce and Debby Hasson
July 26, 2013
Such sad news.. My prayers are with her family. God bless
July 26, 2013
Susan Bragg Foster
July 26, 2013
I took my first FADS examine with Linda and I remember her as being kind and accomplished. I am thankful that our paths crossed. So sorry for your loss.
Doug daffron
July 26, 2013
I am also sadden to hear of Linda's passing. I always thought of Linda as a honest, warm, and caring person. We always enjoyed her when she came to coach in our studios. May God receive her with open arms. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tad, Elizabeth and Linda's family.
Ethelann Berse Bondur
July 26, 2013
My heart is saddened to learn of Linda's passing. She was one of my favorite mentors during my years in Fred Astaire's. May her journey to heaven be peaceful and may she forever dance among the clouds. I will remember her always with fond memories.
My sincerest condolences to her family.
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