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Joie Hartsfield Obituary
May 13, 1934 - may 17, 2019
Joie Fay James was born in Bennington, Oklahoma on Mother's Day, May 13, 1934 to Lawton and Lessie James. The family moved to California in 1945 and settled in Oakdale. She met the love of her life, Nyland Wayne Hartsfield, at Oakdale High School. They were married May 15, 1949 and spent 62 wonderful years together before his passing in 2011.
She was devoted to her family, working tirelessly to care for anyone in need and was foster mother to over 30 children. Joie was active during her children's school years in the P.T.A. and Band Parents. She loved sharing her deep faith in God with everyone she met. Joie was involved in the ministries of her church, including singing, playing the piano, teaching Sunday School and quilting.
Joie is survived by her three children, Richard W. Hartsfield (Mona), Vicki Cooksey (Gary), and Michelle Nunn (Robert) and foster son Clifford Davidson (Sheryl). She is also survived by her grandchildren: Heather O'Bryan, Jeremy Cooksey, Jared Cooksey, Richie Hartsfield, Justin Nunn, Joshua Nunn and Jamie Hartsfield. Joie also leaves 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Bettie Eastman (Jim), Meldia Carr, and Maybelle Allen (Roy).
Joie was predeceased by her husband, her parents, sister Oweda James, and brothers Leon James, Cotty James and Eddie James.
Visitation will be held at Franklin & Downs Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 28 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. 1050 McHenry Ave Modesto, CA 95350.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 29 at 11:00 a.m. Franklin and Downs Funeral Home 1050 McHenry Avenue in Modesto.
Remembrances may be made to:
Community Hospice
The Gideons
Alzheimer's Association
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Memories and Condolences
for Joie Hartsfield
Valerie Holm Warda
July 27, 2019
My mother Barbara Holm and I just learned of your moms passing. We are sad to know you wont get to see and be with her anymore, but her memory lives on in so many lives! Including ours!! I can still recall the big plates of biscuits and gravy shed make for us when I stayed overnight at your house as teens, plus her discipline even extended to my ill-behaved actions sometimes - hee hee ❤
She was a force for the power of Good and we will always remember that! Our love and condolences to you all.
May 27, 2019
R.I.P.
Jason, Brenda, Hayden, Amanda, Hudson Sawyer
May 27, 2019
May the good Lord give you comfort and strength during this time. You are all loved very much.
S E
May 26, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family. As you remember your beloved one. May our father the God of all comfort give you comfort and peace in every way. - Psalms 94:18,19
May 24, 2019
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14 *
May 24, 2019
May the God and father of Abraham be with you as we await the fulfillment of seeing Abraham offspring fill the earth like the stars in the heavens. Genesis 15:5,6.
May 24, 2019
My sincerest condolences Ian so sorry for your loss.we all look forward to the beautiful promise at Hosea 13:14
being fulfilled May the God of comfort Sustain you and your family during this difficult time.
May 23, 2019
To the Family of Ms. Joie Hartsfield, please accept my sincere sympathy and deepest condolences. May God give you strength during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the words found at John 11:24, 25, a promise of seeing your loved one again. 'CL'
G B
May 23, 2019
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 and God.
1 Peter 5 : 7
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May
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Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home McHenry Chapel1050 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350
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