Mrs. Joy Marie Waldo, age 41, a resident of Rockwood, TN passed away Monday, February 18, 2008 in the University Of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. She was born September 24, 1966 in Rockwood, TN. Joy was a member of Eagle Furnace Baptist Church in Rockwood and was over the Boys and Girls Club in Coalfield where she coached softball. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Earl & Dolly Waldo; granny, Louise Hinds Vincent; uncles, Milford Waldo, Jib Waldo, J. R. Hinds, and Robert Hinds.
Survivors include:
Daughter: Jennifer Marie Rather of Oliver Springs, TN
Parents: Tom & Opal Vincent Waldo of Rockwood, TN
Brother: Jeff Waldo & friend Jacque Hendricks of Rockwood, TN
Step Sisters: Brenda S. Isham & husband, Tommy James of Rockwood, TN
Kathy Maynor & husband, Jerry of Rockwood, TN
Cindy Teasley Waldo of Rockwood, TN
Aunts & Uncles: Janie Vincent of Harriman, TN
Jim & Judy Vincent of Pikeville, TN
Betty Lemons of Rockwood, TN
Joyce Cates of Midtown, TN
Nieces & Nephews: Timothy Teasley & wife, Joyce, Phillip “Bubba” Isham, David Ledford, Crystal Waldo, Michael Waldo, Jeffery Waldo, Beth Vincent, Brian Vincent & children, Dewayne Moore, and Lindsey Vincent
Special Cousin: Stanley Waldo of Spring City, TN
Host of cousins, especially Waldo’s, Vincent’s, and Teasley’s
Special Friends: Dano Hamilton of Rockwood, TN
Rhonda Massey of Rockwood, TN
Pete Waldo of Rockwood, TN
Casandra Hamilton of KY
James Goins of Rockwood, TN
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 22, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary. The family will receive friends, Friday February 22 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary.
Guestbook Entries
joy we loved you a lot and miss you so much
Love,
Barbara (short) Jr Guffey (Harriman, TN)
So sorry to hear about Joy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Teresa Hamilton Redmon (Kingston, TN)
Dear Family,
I'm sorry to hear about Joy.I met her when she was eleven, through Jeff. I kept in contact with her until her Jennifer was five. Opal just know that you raised a good girl. I hope the memories that everyone has of her are comforting. Be thankful for the time that all of us were allowed to part of her life.
Karen (Haynes) Suttles (Powell, TN)
Opal and Cindy, I am so sorry to hear of Joy's passing. I always enjoyed talking with her and remember her laughing. I never knew she was a softball enthusiast. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kim Henley Kennedy (Kingston, TN)
I was so sorry to hear about Joy. She was such an amazing person in school, on the softball field, and in life. She will be greatly missed. My family will keep you all in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Lora Spurling Vetter (Murfreesboro, TN)
To the Waldo family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. We will keep you in our prayers.
From Mary Ann Wright, Cindy Wright, Janet Springs, Janice Miller and Jeff Wright
William and Mazelle King
Dear Opal Tom and Jeff We are sorry to hear about your loss and our prayers are with you.
Joe and Sherry Tipton
Opal I just learned of Joy's death. I understand the loss of a child....I remember Joy very well when I drove a bus in the Rockwood area,she was so full of life and mischief.She was always a Joy to be around,her name matched her personality.....You and the family are in my prayers....May God Bless you and the family in the days to come.....
Cricket Lewis (Harriman, TN)
Jennifer,
Your Mom had competitive edge about her and that was one of the reasons I liked her. She knew softball really well. I will miss her. You are in our prayers and thoughts. We love you. God Bless.
Love,
Robin Galyon and family (Harriman, TN)
I knew Joy for many years. She coached my daughter for several years and became a good friend. She was so much fun and full of energy. The girls adored her. I am so sorry for ur loss. I know she will be missed. God Bless each of you.
Tina Perry
Imogene & Vickie Short (Harriman, TN)
There must have been a reason that God took you so young.
Rhonda Massey (Rockwood, TN)
I went to school with Joy and she was a very dear friend of mine,She will be greatly greatly missed.She was a wonderful person with a very tender heart.
Sharon (Harold) Daniels (Rockwood, TN)
Dear Opal,
I am hurt and so sorry to hear of Joy's passing. She was my friend in school and especially in the sixth grade. I will be praying for you and your family. God bless.
Mark McCullough (Oakdale, TN)
Jennifer,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Your friend,
Brittany Lemons (Barbourville, KY)
OPEL I AM SO SORRY OF YOUR GREAT LOSS.WITH YOUR DAUGHTER.I'LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND FAMILY.GOD BLESS YOU REALLY GOOD
Joe Boyd (Rockwood, TN)
So sorry to hear about Joy. She always had a beautiful smile and a kind word. I will be remembering your family during this difficult time.
Beth (Jones) Roberts (Coalfield, TN)
I'm so sorry for your loss. Joy was always so full of life. I enjoyed knowing her.
Taryn (Chumley) Jones (Rockwood, TN)
I was so shocked to hear of Joy's passing. You are ALL in my prayers. It's rough to lose a loved one but so unexpectedly and so young is even more devestating. God bless you all during this very difficult time.
Brad Jones (Coalfield, TN)
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