BORN

1930

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel

800 Dennison Ave Sw

Birmingham, Alabama

Joy Varner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 1, 2012.

Arrangements under the direction of Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel, Birmingham, AL.

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December 5, 2012

Sandy and John Phillip

We met Joy through MerryMakers Ballroom dance group and enjoyed her company every time we were around her. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

December 3, 2012

Cindy Carnes

Jo Lynn, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was so sweet, and I enjoyed visiting with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

December 2, 2012

Diane Yother Popwell

Jo Lynn and family. I am so sorry to hear of Joy's passing. Those of us in in ACIPCO always loved Joy. She was the bright star of the neighborhod. We feel your sorrow and pain as we lost our mother in August. May God be with you during this time of grief.

December 2, 2012

johnna steed

Joy was a sweet lady. Loved by lots of Acipco people. Love to Jim, Jo Lynn and family.

December 2, 2012

She is a very sweet lady. She was in our Precious Memories and we really enjoyed meeting at her house. We will miss her. Love, Bettie Clark

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