Betty Jane Joy, 89, formerly of Taylor, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Flagstaff. Betty was born Sept. 17, 1926, in Claypool, the oldest of three children to George and MaryEllen Daves. She grew up and lived in many parts of the state her entire life. On Jan. 24, 1954, Betty married the love of her life, Dwight Joy. They lived and worked on the O.W. Ranch for many years until Dwight passed away in 1993. Betty then moved to Show Low to live with her oldest daughter Cheryl. While in Show Low she joined the ladies auxiliary at VFW Post 9907 and started taking cake decorating classes. Betty and Cheryl moved to Taylor, where she spent 20 wonderful years. Betty enjoyed all aspects of life, especially the outdoors, flowers, cooking, baking, canning and sewing. She won many blue ribbons from these hobbies in the fairs throughout the years. Most of all Betty loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She said, “They make life worth living.” She was preceded in death by twin sons; her loving husband, Dwight Joy; a brother, George Daves; a sister, Joyce Brenton; and a grandson, Floyd Adams. Survivors include her son Bill Eubanks (Andrea) of Flagstaff, her daughter Cheryl Adams of Taylor, her son Jerry Eubanks (Belinda) of Eloy and daughter Linda Piper (Steve) of Flagstaff; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life is to be scheduled at a later date in Young. For information, contact Cheryl Adams at (928) 521-8422, or P.O. Box 1246, Taylor, Ariz. 85939.
