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Joy Michaels Obituary
87 passed away February 2, 2016 in Deer Park, Texas. She was born on October 8, 1928 in Corsicana, Texas to Russell and Virginia Gober. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James Michaels, her parents Russell and Virginia Gober, her sister and brother in law Tony and Lovie Mistretta, and her son in law Larry Southworth. She is survived by her son Eddie Lollar and wife Judy, and daughter Debbie Southworth. Her grandchildren Troy Freeman and wife Wendy, Richard Freeman, Christin Baker and husband John, Lori Weed and husband John; great-grandchildren, Chris Freeman, Ashley Freeman, Tommy Freeman, Brooklyn Baker and one great-great grandchild Erynn Freeman. Joy was a sweet loving mother and grandmother who devoted her time to her husband and family. She enjoyed her exercise class of 30 years, shopping, cooking family meals and all of the holidays with the family. Her name represented her personality because she brought joy and sunshine to our family. Her energy was contagious. She was special to each of us and will be greatly missed. Viewing will be held at Grand View Funeral Home on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11:30 to 12:30 and services following at 12:30.
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Lori Weed
February 5, 2016
Mema,
I will miss you so much! I will never forget our slumber parties, shopping trips, going with you to exercise class, goody bags at every holiday, and family holiday memories. You and Papa made everything so special for Christin and I. I plan to pass these traditions down to my future kids and grandchildren too! You never missed a drill team performance, sports game, or church/school activity we were involved in. That meant so much. Your love for each other was also inspiring! I'm so glad you got to meet John, the love of my life and see our wedding in September. We always talked about who I would marry. Although I will miss you so much, I know you are with the Lord, free of pain, and reunited with Papa again. Here recently you said you were taking walks with Papa. I can only imagine how beautiful those walks are in heaven. I will not be able to look at the color pink, jewelry,Red Lobster, butterflies, or chocolate without thinking of you! I know you will be watching over us until we see you again! I love you Mema! Thank you for being the BEST Mema a girl could ever have! XOXO
Wendy Freeman
February 4, 2016
Ms.Joy , It was a pleasure to have met you and to be a part of your family , your a very sweet lady ,always smiling and funny , and a big heart .. I wish I would have had more time with you , I'm really going to miss you ... R.I.P.
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