She graduated from Gadsden High School and was a lifelong University of Alabama fan.
Joy is preceded in death by her father, Donald "Duck" Wildman; Grandmother, Lily Victoria Wildman; Grandfather, Harold R Davenport; and Grandmother, Emada Davenport.
She is survived by her mother, Dianne Wildman; Brothers, Tom Wildman & Tommy Franklin; Sisters, Ede Wildman, Jane Wildman & Cindy Blackwell; Nephews, Jake (Jackie) Wildman, Evan ( Anne) Wildman; Great nephew, Liam Wildman and Great niece, Abby Wildman.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Tommy Franklin, John Thompson, Jimmy Brown, and Butch French.
Memorials may be made to the Gadsden Humane Society in memory of Joy Arlene Sanders.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.collier-butler.com for the Wildman family.