Joy R. Wellman
Joy R. Wellman, age 34, of 1607 Maple, died on June 27, 2011 in her home. Joy was born
May 6, 1977 in Quincy, a daughter of Donald and Sharon (Bockenfeld) Wellman.
Joy worked at Spring Street Tavern and she also was a student teacher for three years.
She was a 1995 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, and a graduate of Illinois Sate University with a degree in Political Science. She received her teaching degree from Quincy University and was regularly on the Dean’s List while in school.
Joy was selected Miss Pre-Teen of Illinois, she was a Quincy Notre Dame cheerleader for four years and in her sophomore & senior years was selected as a U.C.A. All Star.
She danced for Heinze Dance Academy where the “Joy Award”
was created for her.
Joy won numerous dancing trophies and participated at the state level in many beauty pageants.
In addition to her parents, Don and Sharon Wellman of Quincy, survivors include siblings John Wellman and wife Linda, JoDee Wellman and Jeanette Easley and husband Scott, all of Quincy, and Jay Wellman of Fowler. She is also survived by her paternal grandmother, Sylvia Wellman of Quincy; nieces and nephews, Jordan Sparrow, Ryan Wellman, Samuel Sparrow, Andrew Wellman, Tucker & Tyler Reid, Jennifer Wellman, Nicholas Wellman, Codi Lehner, Jadon McKenzie, Abigail Hildebrand; many loving friends, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Clarence Wellman and maternal grandparents, Joe & Wilma Bockenfeld.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 1, 2011 at 10:45 A.M. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 11:30 A.M. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:45 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Quincy Humane Society or the Sammy Fund.
STILL DOESN’T SEEM POSSIBLE…YOUR BRIGHT SMILE STILL POPS UP IN MY HEAD!
MISS YA KIDDO….
RYAN
Jodee, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Codi Lynn and the rest of your entire family. I am so saddened to hear of Joy’s passing. What a wonderful person she was to all. I pray your faith will help you heal everyday.
The Prow family wants to send heartfelt condolences to Joy’s family. We were deeply saddened to hear the news. Joy was such a huge help to us during a very difficult time, and we will always remember how special she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jo Dee and Family, Please accept our condolences. Tom & Janet Scobee
We cannot believe she is gone. This is horrible horrible news. Joanne and I are in complete shock. Joy was one of the first people to come to the hospital to hold our daughter. We have wonderful memories of being her neighbor in Bloomington. We are deeply saddened by her loss. Please know we are thinking of you. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to let me know.
Todd, Joanne, and Isabell Fitch
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Hopefully the wonderful memories that you have will help bring you comfort. She was a beautiful woman and we are sure that she is smiling down on all of you.
Don & Sharon:
You have my deepest sympathy. I cannot even begin to fathom the extent of your pain.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce Cowser
I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Joy. My thoughts and prayers are with all who love her. I’ve known Joy since third grade. Heaven is a better place with her there. She will be missed forever.
Our Sympathy goes out to all the family! We will never forget Joy as a little girl growing up out on Rim Road, she was so cute and friendly!
Cindy & Mel Gerdes
Annette England
As a classmate of Joy at QND (1995) it saddens me that we have lost a member of our class. Joy was very outgoing and a friend to all! May her family find peace in this difficult time. We will all miss her…
Please accept my the loss of a such a wonderful person. As part of the QND Class of ’95, I had a chance to get to know Joy very well. I will remember her for her bubbling personality and her infectious smile. She never changed even into adulthood.
Our family gives our such a great loss to your family. Joy and all of her family and friends will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Humes, Reed and Beahan families
So sorry for each and everyone affected by the passing of joy. May God comfort you and give you strength <3.
Our deepest love and sympathy to you. The light of Joy’s candle will never be extinguished.
Dear Don and Sharon and Jay we are so sorry to hear of Joy’s death. She will be missed. I really enjoyed teaching her PE at St. Anthony’s and watching her compete. She has such a sweet heart and a joy to work with always ready to help. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Words cannot fill the sorrow that is felt by all who loved Joy; only the hope of an eternal peace in heaven can comfort those you have lost a loved one. God bless the Wellman family; my heart and love goes out to you all.
Joy:
I know you will be smiling down on your friends and family. You will be greatly missed by your classmates from Quincy Notre Dame (1995) and the rest of your family and friends. GOD BLESS YOU FROM ABOVE…You will be missed dearly!
Joy had such a wonderful beautiful spirit. She was always smiling. She will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
The Frese and Wedding family and praying for you.
Joy, you will be missed. You were always bright and up beat no matter what. You loved life and tought a few of us how to do the same.
See you again some day