Joy Fia Greaff, 82, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her home. She was born in Benton, Michigan on November 23, 1937 to the late Edward and Helen Fia. Joy is also preceded in death by her two husbands, Edward Welch and Robert Greaff, and her sisters Elsie Comer, Evelyn Hildahl and Geraldine Walke.
Joy was a very kind, and generous person who loved her church and community. She enjoyed camping, cooking, baking, crossword puzzles and eating out. She was a life member of the American Legion Post 274 Ladies Axillary and she had a close group of friends from the Legion that would go to lunch once a month, they called themselves “The Golden Girls”
Joy is survived by her children Dennis Henderson, Michelle Welch (Tina), Cee Cee Dalton (Craig), and Kelly Gross (Wayne). Grandmother of: William Henderson, Jr., Ryan Henderson, Ariel Ashburn, Wayne Gross, Jr., Jeremy Henderson and Kayla Lucotch, she is also survived by her sisters: Carol Kitts, Brenda Garrido, and Rosemarie Guerrero, numerous nieces and nephews’ and faithful companion and best dog ever Manny.
The family will receive friends on Sunday October 25, 2020 at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD from 2-5 PM. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Monday October 26, 2020, 11 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Prince Frederick, Maryland. Interment will follow in the Church Columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to either Calvert Hospice or Linda Kelly Animal Shelter.
Rossie Jaso
October 26 – Obituary: Joy Fia Greaff
My sincerest condolences to her family. Though I had lost contact over the years I remember Joy as a beautiful spirit. Rest in peace Joy, comfort prayed for to the family. I send also from my family Spisak/Warwick.
Dane W Allen
October 25 – Obituary: Joy Fia Greaff
The only other woman I ever considered like a mother and my children a grandmother. I am grateful to have known her and to have been considered part of her family. I don’t know who I’ll go to now for motherly advice. Rest In Peace Joy in the arms of the angels.
The Snell Family
October 24 – Obituary: Joy Fia Greaff
Prayers for the family. We didn’t know joy but we see her light in her kids. We are blessed to have Ceecee and Craig as neighbors. Again, prayers for this wonderful family!
Fr. Peter Daly
October 23 – Obituary: Joy Fia Greaff
Joy was a sweet and kind woman. Like her name she was a “Joy.” She is in my prayers.
Tracey Isaacs
October 21 – Obituary: Joy Fia Greaff
Holidays will never be the same. No one will shine as bright as Aunt Joy, her name says it all and she will be missed dearly. I love you all and will see you Sunday.
Rosemarie
October 21 – Obituary: Joy Fia Greaff
My condolences to Joy’s family and friends. She will be missed.
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