Joy Eileen (Corry) Haines Funk 1931- 2025

On December 27,1931 in Cleveland, Ohio God sent to earth one of his angels to live among us. She was the daughter of the late Clinton and Everial Jones.

She graduated from Willard High school in 1949 where she met the love of her life, the late Richard E. Haines (1999). They married Nov. 4,1950 and to their union she became the best Mother ever to their children son David Haines, daughter the late Diana Neiding (2021) and son and daughter-in-law George and Sue Haines and the best grandmother ever to David's son Sean, Diana's daughter Melissa Kudela (Paul) and her children Thomas and Mandy, Diana's son Matthew Neiding (Jenny) and their children Jacob and Ethan. On Feb. 28, 2003, she married the late Corwin Funk (2020) and spent their final golden years together.

Joy worked at GE Lamp, Durkees Margarine, Huron County Children's Home, Norwalk Trucklines, Norwalk Furniture, Faulhabers and Hi-Ho restaurant.

She belonged to The First Baptist Church Norwalk. Along with her husband Richard she was a past member of F.A.D.S. Square Dance Club. She loved to travel, paint, quilt, and was an avid reader. She treasured time with her family and friends. She loved all God's creatures large and small with hummingbirds holding a special place in her heart.

On Aug. 2, 2025, surrounded by family, God called Joy and her wonderful smile back to live peacefully in heaven and to once again be with those she dearly loved who preceded her into heaven. Joy graciously donated her earthly body to The Ohio State College of Medicine.

Joy's family would like to send a special thank you to her longtime caregiver Becky Adams, all the wonderful staff and residents at the Norwalk Memorial Home, Southern Care Hospice, Dr.Pretti Gudimella, Dr. Canfield, sisters-in-law Doris Funk and Velma Starkey and all of her loving friends.

In lieu of flowers please send online memorial contributions to International Friendships Inc. Tiffin.ifipartners.org or by check mail to International Friendships, Inc. PO Box 933319 CLEVELAND OH 44193 (Memo: for Ministry in Tiffin).

A casual dress memorial service in celebration of Joy's life, followed by a luncheon, will be held at 11AM on Saturday, Aug 23 at the Wildflower Barn 1687 OH 18 or 1687 Medusa Rd, Norwalk, OH. For questions call or text George at 419-668-6847.  Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com