BESSIE JOY
1925 - 2018
Obituary
Bessie Jane Joy, 92, died Friday (Jan.
5, 2018) at Asbury Park in Newton. She was born Oct. 28, 1925, in
Buffalo to Jessie Ivan and Lottie I. (Reed) Robinson. She married
Herbert Key in 1943; they were later divorced and he preceded her in
death. She later married Ray "Jack" Joy and he also
preceded her in death.
Bessie was a long-time, active member
of the St. Mary Catholic Church. Bessie always had a warm smile and
hug for her friends and family. She made many new friends over the
years she has had care at Asbury Park in Newton.
Bessie is survived by her daughters:
Irene Wise and Betty Behnke, both of Hutchinson, and Janneane Keene
of Florida; brothers, Raymond (Betty) Robinson Neosho Falls and
Franklin Robinson of California; sister, Laurine (Joe) James of
Oklahoma City; sisters-in-law, Leota Robinson of Buffalo and Carlin
Robinson of Pittsburg; and David Heide of Oklahoma City. She is also
survived by eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by her caregiver and
friend, Robert Davis of Newton; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her
parents; husbands; brothers: Carl, Johnnie, Ivan Jr., Floyd, Leonard
and Lloyd; sisters: Lottie, Florine and Lois; and a grandson,
Nathaniel Isom.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m.
Thursday (Jan. 11, 2018) at St. Mary Catholic Church in Newton, with
The Reverend Nicholas Voelker presiding. Visitation will be 5 to 9
p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2018), with recitation of the Rosary at 6
p.m. at Petersen Funeral Home. The family will receive friends
following Rosary. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Buffalo
Cemetery in Buffalo, with The Reverend Daniel Vacca presiding.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary
Catholic Church in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
