Joy Lynn Gillaspy Jeffries Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joy Lynn Gillaspy Jeffries (Midway, Kentucky), born in Miami Beach, Florida, whose life came to an end on October 5, 2024 at the age of 78, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Gillaspy and Mary Alice Gillaspy (Gyger); and her husband Larry Lee Jeffries of Toledo, Ohio.. She is survived by: her daughters, Melissa Elaine Wainwright Benson (Dale), Lucretia Lynnette Cheek (Todd) and Felicia Droze Starke (Steve); her grandchildren, Laughton Anthony Droze, Victoria Lynn Droze, Connor Scott Western, Mikenna Joy Wainwright, Matson Anthony Wainwright, Amanda, Blake, Starke, Brian, Brandon, Jason, Cassidy, Trenton, Tori, Benson, Brooke and Liam; and her siblings, Kathryn Elaine Botz (late Victor) and Linden Blake Gillaspy (Daryl).

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to extend the opportunity for those wanting to contribute in memory of Joy to a widow and missionary ministry dear to her heart. Sheltering Wings has a ministry to widows in need in Burkina Faso and contributions can be made using this link: https://sheltering-wings.org.