Joy Wand

Joy Alison (Young) Wand, 54, was called Home on December 1st, by way of a car accident. Joy, whose eloquent name-which was also the initials of her beloved Grand "Poppy"-was born November 27, 1956, to David and Vivian Young at a U.S. Air Force Base in Chateauroux, France. This afforded her the option at age 21 to choose either French or American citizenship; she made the proper choice. In early grade school years she was dubbed a "Free Spirit"; this pretty much describes her whole temporal sojourn. She was blessed with five adroit children, Rhys, Jetta, Nicholas, Jorgia, and Dio; and three heart-melting grandchildren, Lily, Andrew and Nicholai. Joy is also survived by her parents (this is not the way it should be); and sister, Cindy Burchfield and brother, Greg Young. While we celebrate Joy's life, we look forward to the joyous reunion on the Other Shore.

In lieu of flowers or donation, please tell family and friends you love them. Services will be private for family.