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Joy Richey Obituary
Joy was valedictorian of her H.S. (Columbia City 71).
She possessed many talents but was never heard to boast.
She was more than kind to animals.
She will be greatly missed by many:
her husband Mike Gayle,
her daughter Sarah Juan Richey Gayle,
her brother Donald Richey DVM and wife Susan,
her sister Cheryl Noyer and late husband Ron,
her cousins Diann Deutsch, Brian Crowl and many more...,
nieces and nephews (Donielle, Jason, Heather, Michelle, Kevin, Ryan,
Melinda and Anna).
The entire extended Gayle family that she adopted as her own.
She will be missed by her church family at Coesse Community Church.
Waiting for her in heaven are her parents Earl and Mildred, her older brother Paul and her younger brother Dan. A Celebration of Life is being planned for the Spring with announcements to appear on Facebook.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joy Richey
5 Entries
Susie (Mellott) Casserley and Sean (Robinson) Casserley
May 5, 2024
We've known Mike and Joy from my first day in the Central Training Unit (CTU) at Lincoln Life many, many years ago. Joy was such an intelligent and kind person who was truly a joy to be around. Even when I left Lincoln after many years, we kept in touch and although it was only sporadic that we all saw each other, it was always a pleasure to get together. I have such great memories of her and Mike. I wish we had gotten together more often and we will always remember her.
Barbara & Everett Perkins
February 18, 2024
Anyone that made my cousin Michael that happy must have been an extraordinary woman.
John Kruse
February 16, 2024
It was a very sad day when I heard that Joy Richey had passed away. I was a very good friend of her and her husband, Michael, and offer my deepest condolances to her family. As I remember her, she was a smart, very friendly person, concerned with whomever she came in contact or talked to and easily matched her name, Joy, with her demeanor whenever I or others were around her. Whenever I would see Joy at a local store, like Kroger's or Walmart or some other place, she would make sure to say Hi! and usually give me a compliment, usually not actually earned by me, but given just the same. It always seemed to cheer me up a little bit when she was around. With her latest health problems and her faith in God, I believe that she is now in a better place and at peace.
I will miss her.
Ed Kelker
February 13, 2024
I just want to take a moment to say how sorry I am to hear of Joy's passing. It's been a while since I have seen or talk to Joy or Mike. Please accept my sympathy from fellow Lincoln Lifer.
Bill gayle
February 12, 2024
She was a very well loved lady, yes she loved us in return, I remember a couple of animals she took in back in the fay kilo, and ranger who got hit by a car paralyzed from mid back back she took him outside everyday so he could use the bathroom she truly loved animals, and she will be greatly missed I love you joy!!
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