Joy Harshman Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joy Harshman (Bradenton, Florida), who passed away on January 21, 2024 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joy Harshman to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Jugertha Wright and Elva Naomi Spurrier Wright; her husband Paul Herbert Harshman; and her brothers, Raymond Spurrier Wright and James Kenneth Wright (Bo).

She is survived by: her children, James Paul Harshman (Judy), Dianne Faith Harshman Williams (Niles) and Denise Annette Harshman Barter (Bob); her grandchildren, James Vaughan Harshman (Chrissy), Paul Leonard Harshman (Laura), Alice Joy Harshman Lander (Michael), Andrew Raymond Harshman (Krissy), Derek Ryan Williams (Helena), Jeremy Don Williams (Heather), Marni Dianne Williams Lun (Matt) and Rachel Abigail Barter; her great grandchildren, Delaney Harshman Almond (Austin), Aaron Harshman, James Robert Harshman (JR), Jason Harshman, Maya Lander, Eliza Lander, Zoe Lander, Zachary Harshman, Carter Harshman and Eli Harshman; her grandchildren, Tyler Williams (Nikki), Reese Williams, Hailey Williams, Braden Williams, Jarrett Williams, Molly Lun and Madeline Lun; her sister Rose Wright Harne; her sister-in-law Grace Harshman Winpigler; and also Grace. She is also survived by friends, and even to her children.

Due to the Covid pandemic, there were a lot of 'staying home' and church services attended online.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that if one wishes, to please make a donation in her memory to Manatee Life Church.