Joy Smith, Class of 1954

DECATUR - Joy Ann Smith, 92, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 12:40 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2024, in Hickory Point Christian Village.

Joy was born December 2, 1931, in Taylorville, IL, the only daughter of Waldo and Ann (Nash) Smith. She graduated from Millikin University and for a short time taught grade school before marrying Bob and starting a family. Joy was a devoted wife and mother to her sons: Greg and Steve. She loved the Lord and was a proud member of the First Church of the Nazarene.

Joy enjoyed antiquing, going to car shows with her husband, spending winters in Deland, FL, and attending her grandchildren's activities. She married Robert L. Smith on June 26, 1955. He preceded her in death on September 8, 2011.

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