Freda E. Joy

Freda E. Joy, 97, of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. She was born on June 16th, l923 to James A. and Viola M. Turner. Freda was a faithful member of the Methodist Church holding numerous positions of leadership. She was avid supporter of numerous women’s organization including the Northern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Girls Scouts. She took great pride in her family and how she had guided them. Freda was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years. Ernest E. Joy, the son of Olie and Maude Joy; and her sister Jody Bancroft. Other survivors include her four children: Jane Montgomery, Jaxie Dausman, James Turner Joy and Jody Beatty, 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Freda wanted to express her deep appreciation for her care and support to Cobblestone Crossing and staff during these last years. They have truly been a blessing. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20 at Roselawn Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Larry Lilly officiating. Burial will take place in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Wabash Valley/VNA or Emmanuel United Methodist Church Building Fund, 6076 US Hwy 150, West Terre Haute, IN 47885.