Linda Joy McInerney (Joy),76, of Lawrenceville, GA went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 7, 2020. Joy was born on December 9, 1943 in Chattanooga, TN to Honus C. and Mary E. Anderson, who both preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of Kirkland Technical High School's (Chattanooga, TN) class of 1961 and was of the Methodist faith, a loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt. Joy was passionate about gardening, walking and The Men at Wilcox Group Home in Chattanooga, TN. She loved the 7 brothers living at Wilcox Home where her brother, Kevin Anderson, resided. She was also fond of the House Mother, Rhonda Campbell and her son, Josh.
Joy began her career as a hairdresser, later moving on to work for ADP, Kaman, and Tucker Acoustical.
Along with her parents, Joy was also preceded in death by a brother, Kevin C Anderson. She is survived by her loving Husband: John R. McInerney, Daughter: Amy G Bowman (Jeff), Grandchildren: Dallas and Hannah Bowman, Sister: Gay Owens, Brother: James A. Anderson (Sue), a niece and two nephews.
The family would like to thank Bridgeway Hospice, especially nurses, Paulette Yiadom and Jessi Reyes for their compassionate care.
The family will receive family and friends at Eternal Hills Funeral Home on Saturday, January 11 from 11 am to 1 pm with services to follow at 1pm in the Chapel of Eternal Hills. Following the service, there will be a committal ceremony in Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, 3594 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, GA 30039.
