Joy Bone

November 3, 1929 – April 21, 2014

Joy Dailey Bone, age 84, born in Homer, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2014, with her children surrounding her. She was born on November 3, 1929 and was the youngest of five children who grew up during the great depression. She moved to Atlanta as a teenager and graduated from Murphy High.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Delia Dailey and the wife of the late Howard Bone. She is survived by three children, Glenn Bone (Terri) of Atlanta, Sandy Willyerd (Jack) of Dunwoody and Marsha Ivans (John) of Hilton Head. Her son, Barry, predeceased her in 2000 but Joy spent wonderful times with her daughter-in-law Julie Bone. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren who she loved dearly.

Joy was known as women of quiet strength and who deeply loved and cared for her family and friends. She was never a complainer throughout her life and had a great sense of humor. She was selfless, concerned for others, kind, patient, self-taught, financially savvy, humble, gracious and loved life and the outdoors.

In 1973 she and Howard purchased property in Hilton Head where they spent a lot of time with family and friends and created many wonderful memories. She was an avid reader, gardener, story teller, cook and bridge player. She was in the same bridge group for 63 years.

In honor of her life, the family suggest donations be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org).

A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at the Sandy Springs Chapel located 136 Mt Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, with a burial immediately following. A visitation will be held at the Sandy Springs Chapel at 12 p.m. prior to the service on Thursday. Online condolences may be made at www.sandyspringschapel.com.