Joy Renee Gardner Morris, New York Obituary

Joy Renee Gardner

Oneonta – Joy Renee Bruen Gardner, 45, went peacefully to be with the Lord on August 18, 2019 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, following a long battle with cancer. Joy was born June 29, 1974 to Jana Cuda of Texas and Robert Bruen Sr. of Arkansas. Joy married Anthony Gardner of Oneonta on December 12, 2012. Joy is survived by her husband, Anthony Gardner; sons Eric Baldwin of Arizona, Thomas Shaw and Bradley Shaw of South Carolina; daughters Angel Shaw and Sierra Shaw of Oneonta; uncles James Bruen of Poughkeepsie, and Rick Bruen of Massachusetts; mother-in-law Ethel Gardner of Oneonta; twin brother Robert Bruen, Jr. of Mississippi and her daughter’s grandparents Jane Myruski and Richard Shaw of Oneonta. She was predeceased by her sister Christy Bruen. Joy previously was a volunteer firefighter for the Laurens Fire Department and Pindars Corners Fire Department. Most recently she became a volunteer for the Meridale Fire Department where she earned the Distinguished Service Award. She also was a certified emergency medical technician. Joy worked at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in the billing department for several years before working for the Northeast Parent and Child Society transporting children in foster care to visitation with their families. Calling hours will be from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Main Street Baptist Church, Oneonta. A memorial service will follow with Pastor Kenneth Zulkowsky officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris. For expressions of sympathy to the family visit www.johnstonfh.com
June 29, 1974 - August 18, 201906/29/197408/18/2019
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Tina Soulliere
September 1, 2019
Joy and Tony you showed me so much love and support in one of my saddest times. Joy peaceful rest my friend. Tony and family prayers for your strenght in your saddest time.
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Chris Jones
September 1, 2019
Chris and Rich Jones
To Tony and family, we are so sorry to her of your loss. Even though we only knew her as a neighbor for the past few years, she always had such a positive attitude and kind words. Her name suited her so well!
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Barbara Gardner
August 29, 2019
Anthony I was so sorry to hear of your great loss. Evidently the Good Lord needed another Angel in heaven. Barbara Gardner
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Dawn Baldwin
August 27, 2019
This makes me so sad for Erik, Tony, Angel, Sierra and Joy’s entire family; and I don’t know what more I can write about Joy that everyone else hasn’t already said except she fought hard and long with so much strength and dignity and yet, admirably, still maintained her ... Continue Reading
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patricia ostrander
August 26, 2019
It broke my heart when I saw your Obituary this AM, I knew you had beat your first round of cancer, but then heard it had come back, When you married Anthony I thought a was good and yo had beaten it again, I used to hear you on the scanner going on a call when you were... Continue Reading
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Lisa and Mike
August 24, 2019
The Lord has finally called you home and you will forever be free from pain❤. I am thankful for your friendship and years we got to work together and got to know eachother. I am a better person for having you as a friend. You showed me what true faith and courage was ... Continue Reading
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Lenna Hultman
August 23, 2019
never forgotten-a wonderful person in all ways.! thoughts and prayers to the family!
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Tracy Stearns
August 23, 2019
Joy - You were truly a unique and extraordinary woman, and I am blessed to have had you in my life. With each butterfly that crosses my path, I will think of you and smile. Fly high my beautiful, sweet friend. Thank you for the memories, thank you for your friendship, t... Continue Reading
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Johnston Funeral Home
August 23, 2019
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