Joy Darlene Fields, age 69, formerly of Washington, IN, passed away Wednesday, April 8 after a 5 year battle with cancer at Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama. Joy was born February 27, 1946 in Washington, IN to Pearl (Bush) and Charles Sullivan. She graduated from Plainville School in 1964. During her life she enjoyed vacationing with her family including two Caribbean cruises. After retiring from Wal-Mart in 2008, she spent her summers in the Northwoods of Wisconsin along the river and her winters spent with family in Alabama. She always enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports. Surviving are husband, Ronald Fields of Opelika, Alabama and Winter, WI; mother, Pearl Sullivan of Washington; daughter , Cara (Lars) Gregerson of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; son, Donald (Rhonda) Fields of Opelika, Alabama; sisters, Cheryl (Bill) Gerber of Evansville, IN and Connie Potts of Milton, Florida; grandchildren Tonya (Matt) Meyers, Bailey Gregerson, Spencer Gregerson, Kiri Fields, and Nick Fields; great-grandchildren, Ella, Chance, Gavin, and Graham. Preceding her in death was her father. Funeral services will be celebrated Sunday at 2:00 pm at Ed Lee Mortuary in Washington. The burial is to follow at Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 5 - 8 pm at Ed Lee Mortuary and also Sunday from 12 - 2 at Ed Lee Mortuary.
Tributes
DA Frazier wrote on Apr 18, 2015:
"A word of comfort in your time of grief. A loved one lost can grieve the heart and Jehovah God will be there to help you to be strong. " And no resident will say: " I am sick." The people dwelling in the land will be pardoned for their error." Isaiah 33:24"
Brad Powers wrote on Apr 10, 2015:
"Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family. Brad, Jessica, and Payton Powers"
The CPP / CCI Maintenance Group, Auburn, wrote on Apr 10, 2015:
"The CPP / CCI Maintenance Group, Auburn, Alabama purchased the Sweet Tenderness for the family of Joy Darlene Fields."
Steve and Jean Murpy wrote on Apr 10, 2015:
"We are going to miss Joy so much. Don't know where to begin with memories, there are so many. When our kids were young we went on camping trips and trips to Gatlinburg and spent many hours at each others homes. Especially enjoyed our cruise with them and their family in 2005. Steve and Jeanie Murphy"
Lisa Meadows wrote on Apr 9, 2015:
"Ron, We are so sorry for your loss, and you will be in our prayers. Joy was such a great person to work with and a blessing to know. Love, Lisa Meadows ad Michael Len"