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Joy Stratton Obituary

STRATTON, Joy Myra went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the age of 83. She was born on Sept. 15, 1927, in Cincinnati, OH and moved with her family to St. Petersburg, in 1960. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her. Joy is survived by her husband of 63 years, Donald C. Stratton; her brother, Alan Price; sons, Steve Stratton and Marc Stratton; daughters, Kathy Clemens, Sally DeLeon and Wendy Weatherford. She also leaves behind 10 loving grandchildren, 11 great-grand-children, 3 nieces, 1 nephew and countless friends. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at The Don CeSar Beach Resort, King Charles Ball Room from 6-8 pm. The family asks in lieu of flowers, please make donations in Memory of Joy M. Stratton to Alzheimer's Association of the Gulf Coast and the Ronald McDonald House.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on May 22, 2011.

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Audrey DiMarzo

June 1, 2011

I always looked forward to our visits to Florida and the time spent with Aunt Joy. She had a fun attitude and a sly sense of humor. She raised a wonderful family and I know she is watching over them now. We love you and will miss you. Love, Audrey, Paul, Jack and Lauren

Shirley Gibson

May 31, 2011

I worked with Joy for a short time and I agree she was a "joy" to work with. I have not seen her in years but will always remember her as having a great sense of humor and being very kind. She is now lighting up heaven,I have no doubt. My heart goes out to her family.

Frank Krogh

May 28, 2011

Dear Mr. Stratton, Sally, Steve and family. I'm sory for your loss. Although I never you Mrs. Stratton, Mr. Stratton was my scout master, and I knew Sally and Steve from school and scouts. I know she will continue to live in the hearts of those that loved her and knew her, and through the many lives she impacted in a positive manner,

Laura Schless

May 24, 2011

I miss my precious "Giggly Wiggly" so much. You amazed me with the way you always found the good in everyone & made the best out of everything. You were always so happy & you definitely provided me with the best memories that I will cherrish forever. You always made time for me, especially when I needed to know how to cook something (though it never came out quite as good as your cooking, even with your finger nail included). You were & will always remain the BEST GEE GEE in the whole wide world! I love you so much.

Bill & Joan Bickford

May 23, 2011

Dear Don & Family:

So sorry to learn of your loss. Joy was just that, a "Joy" and we were fortunate to have known her as well as her lovely family. We always remember the delightful moments we had in the church fellowship and always appreciated your kindnesses.

Sincerely,

Bill & Joan Bickford

Phyllis LaFleur

May 23, 2011

Please know my prayers and thoughts are with all of you - Love Phyllis & Dan

Kathy Clemens

May 23, 2011

Mom,we still need your comfort in this heartbreaking time.We know you have your hands full as usual watching over and taking care of everyone in your own special way. Everything about you is missed every minute of everyday by all who adored you.I hope the Lord knows how grateful we all are to have had you with us as long as we did. You are unquestionably the best Mother,friend and grandma ever.Now, it doesnt matter if you wear one blue shoe and one black one around anymore..we all know what that's about...I will love you forever and see you again..

Marc Stratton

May 22, 2011

Mom always had a way of making bad times not so bad, and the good times great!! I miss her deeply but I am comforted in knowing she is still watching over me and we will be together again some day

Sally DeLeon

May 22, 2011

I was so blessed to have her as my mother and best friend. I miss her everyday but know in time we will be together again. Love you Mom!

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