Velma Ruth Joy

Velma Ruth Joy, age 90, of McCook passed away at her home on September 23, 2016. She was born on the family farm south of McCook on April 8, 1926 to Herman and Serena (Zimmerman) Messinger. Ruth graduated from McCook High School in 1943. On March 9, 1945 she was married to Wayne Joy in Oberlin, KS while he was home on leave from the Navy. Wayne preceded her in death on April 8, 2011. The couple moved to the farm southwest of Trenton. The couple farmed the land until retirement in 1996. Ruth farmed alongside of Wayne. She worked at the McCook Air Base during the war. Ruth was also employed for many years at the bank in Trenton. She stitched quilts, crocheted, and volunteered at the El Dorado Manor when her mother was a resident. She was an avid University Big Red fan, loved gold and dancing. Ruth loved her pets, raising many of stray dogs and cats that were left by strangers along the road. She also collected angels. Ruth was proud to be qa farmer's daughter, married a farmer and was a farmer herself. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Betty Crocker and her husband Don. She is survived by her two brothers, Merlin and wife Eunice Messinger and Willard and wife Eva Messinger all of McCook, NE along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Jeff Kelly officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Funeral Service

Thursday, September 29, 2016 10:30 AM