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Joy grew up an avid runner and overall athlete. She graduated from Thomas Johnson High School, where she held multiple track records. She went on to attend Salisbury University where she ran track and earned her Bachelor of Science in physical education. After college, Joy spent many years as a physical education teacher at Monocacy Middle School. During that time, she also returned to her high school alma mater as head coach of the women's varsity basketball team for several years.
Joy was a deeply kind and empathetic person with a profound love for her pets. She was an avid reader and a major sports fan. Many of her days were spent viewing Orioles games, watching the Ravens play with her family, or keeping up to date on Duke University sports. She was a fan of music and especially enjoyed Fleetwood Mac and Bonnie Raitt. She had a love of fashion and sneakers, most notably in bright colors.
Joy was best known for her generous spirit, sarcastic and keen sense of humor, and love of spending time with family. She spent a lifetime of summers in Avon, NC with her parents and siblings, which later became a tradition she shared with her own children.
Joy was a fierce survivor of various health ailments throughout her life, including both pancreatic and breast cancer. She didn't take time with family for granted and enjoyed doting on her grandchildren. She looked forward to family traditions such as celebrating the holidays and sharing countless meals at Mountain View Diner with the people she loved.
She is survived by her brother, Jeff Comer, twin sister, Jill Dahlgren, her two sons, Vince and Zachary Kennedy, her daughters-in-law, Julie Sapadith and Michelle Kennedy, and her two grandchildren, Kit and Aster Kennedy.
Family and friends can gather at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A., 106 East Church Street, Frederick., MD on Monday October 24, 2022, from 10am until the start of the funeral service at 12pm. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
If you'd like to donate in her memory, please contribute to Frederick Health Hospital, care of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Online condolences can be made at www.KeeneyBasford.com. Joy D. Comer
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Christina Custer
January 12, 2023
My apologies for the delay in sending my sympathy to the family. So sorry for the loss of your sis and sis-in-law, Jeff and Bobby. Although I didn't know Joy, I remember her from high school onward. I was saddened to read that she went through a lot of trials. It seems she really had a zest for life, and her family. I am glad she was happy. May you find peace in the new year. God bless.
Stephen & Susan Rice
October 27, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Christopher Ligocki
October 25, 2022
I can still see jill getting on the school bus with all of in the morning on the way to school i am heart broken
Matty Neufeld
October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022
Sincere sympathies and condolences to all of the Comer family regarding Joy's death. Joy followed in her father's and mother's footsteps to be a leader, an educator, a mentor, an athlete, a loving parent and grandparent and an overall giving, loving and successfull community, athletic and family leader. Mr. and Mrs. Comer were likely so proud of Joy's many accomplishments in her hometown! The Comers are a wonderful family, and Joy was a big part of that. Take care during this difficult time. Joy will be always missed, always remembered--and never forgotten.
Take care,
--Matty Neufeld
Frederick, Maryland
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William Harris Jr
October 24, 2022
Jeff and family, my prayers and sincere condolences. May the peace of God, comfort, strengthen and grace you daily as your memories of your loved one endures.
Beth Jenkins
October 23, 2022
Sending my condolences to Joys family. Joy was my dear friend, I will miss our talks and getting together for a meal. I will miss her tremendously! She loved her sons and grandchildren and just always raved about them and the pictures, well she was a proud grandma. I know she´s walking in heaven with her parents and her pugs.
Bobby O´ Sullivan
October 23, 2022
May Joy´s gentle soul rest in peace
Joy was a beautiful person from a beautiful family
To the Comer and the Kennedy family I offer my condolences and best wishes.
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Emily Sines
October 22, 2022
To Joy's parents and sister Jill, I am so sorry to read of your loss. I know this is a loving and close family and are grieving for this amazing daughter, sister, and mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Ann Hull Eicher
October 22, 2022
Jeff, Jill and family......I was so sorry to see that Joy had passed away. You all were part of our Culler Ave. Families many years ago. I used to baby sit all of you and loved every minute. My heart and prayers are with you always......I remember your mom and dad so well also....What a wonderful childhood memory. May God Bless you all and remember your friends will never forget. Ann Hull Eicher
Bonnie Pearrell
October 22, 2022
Jeff, Jill and the entire family, so sorry to hear of Joy's passing. I know she is in the loving arms of Joan and Roy. All all of her wonderful fur babies.
David Bucheimer
October 21, 2022
Jeff and Meg and all the Comer's,
We're so sorry to hear about Joy. Praying for the many Blessings of peace and comfort for you and all the family. She is aptly named as she brought so much Joy to so many.
May she rest now in His peace !
David & Lisa Bucheimer
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