Janet Ann Posey TOY

1930 - 2015

News Death Notice

TOY, Janet Ann Posey Was born on June 7, 1930 in Follansbee, West Virginia, and died on Memorial Day, May 25, 2015 in Springfield, just short of her 85th birthday. She was born the daughter of the late Clyde Dudley and Emma Marie Johnson Posey. She received Bachelor's and Master's degrees in botany from West Virginia University, where she was selected Phi Beta Kappa, and a Doctorate in microbiology from The Ohio State University. While at Ohio State she met and married her husband of 28 years, William Minor Toy, Ill. She was preceded in death in 1983 by her husband, and an infant brother, Robert. She was a faithful member of Covenant Presbyterian church for over 55 years where she served as an Elder and Bible school teacher. She enjoyed memberships at The Polo Club, Lakewood Swim Club and Northwood Hills Country Club. She belonged to Junior Service League and Young Women's Mission as well as served on the board of Clark Memorial Home. She was active in the Review Club and The Ohio State Parents' Association. Dr. Toy taught in West Virginia and Ohio schools, Wittenberg University, Clark State Community College, Urbana University and the Springfield City Schools Adult Education program. She also worked as a chemical dependency counselor. She loved to swim, play golf, was an accomplished pianist and was a great lover of animals. She loved to read and was an avid Anglophile. She loved to travel and enjoyed watching all sports and was a devoted West Virginia and Ohio State fan - Go Bucks! She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Marilyn Amanda Toy of Columbus, Dr. Nancy Toy and Carl Sauer of Hickory, North Carolina, and Susan and John Runyan of Pickerington. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Ross and Brooke Runyan, and William, Trilby and Sophie Sauer; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jane and Robert Thomason, and numerous nieces and nephews. She leaves behind her beloved poodle, Brutus. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of Eaglewood Village for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, the Alzheimer's Association, or the Springfield Arts Council. A celebration of her life service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Private burial will be held in Ferncliff Cemetery prior to the service. You may express condolences at www.littletonandrue.com