It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joy Bartholomew of Fowler, Indiana, born in Morocco, Indiana, who passed away on September 24, 2021, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joy Bartholomew to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Lucius Heath and Tessie Heath (Woods); her children, Rick Deardurff and Vickie Brammer; her grandson Brandon Brammer; her sisters, Gurnie Cushman, Mary Gilmore and Betty Carlson; and her son-in-law Dennis Lade.

She is survived by : her children, Stephen Deardurff (Annette) of Fowler and Karen Lade of Donovan, IL. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the family has requested that masks be worn by all those in attendance.

Memorials may be made to Morocco American Legion Post #146.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Steinke Funeral Home