Joy Lee Scoates Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joy Lee Scoates (Englewood, Ohio), born in Richmond, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joy left this world on March 19, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joy Lee Scoates to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Reverend A. C. Duncan and Helen Duncan (Adams); and her sons, Jeffrey and Marty. She is survived by: her husband Wesley Scoates; her children, Marcy Thomas (Victor) and Scott Wilcox (Emily); and her stepdaughters, Sally Wilson, Teresa Burkett, Lesa Rother and Noel Scoates. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Angel Eyes of Ohio – Helping Moms, Dads, and Families navigate child loss, or VITAS Hospice. The family has chosen to send donations to Angel Eyes of OhioDonate Now (https://www.angeleyes.org).
