Joy Ruth Formica's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2024 in Bluefield, West Virginia

Joy Ruth Formica

May 11, 1931 - January 17, 2024 (92 years old)

Bluefield, West Virginia

Joy Ruth Formica's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2024 in Bluefield, West Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home - Bluefield

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Joy Ruth Formica

May 11, 1931 - January 17, 2024 (92 years old)

Bluefield, West Virginia

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Joy Ruth Formica Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joy Ruth Formica of Bluefield, West Virginia, who passed away on January 17, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Embrey Ferrell and Flora May Ferrell of Keystone, WV.; her husband Harry Gene Formica; her mother-in-law Pearl Vasvary Formica; her siblings, Billy, Carlos Ferrell (Doodie), Betty Compton and Sue Constantino; and her siblings-in-law, Clifford Compton, Joe Constantino, Phillip Formica, Richard Bedra (Dick) and Ethel Formica.

She is survived by : her children, Pamela Miller of Bluefield, VA and Randall Formica (Debbie) of Christiansburg, VA; her grandchildren, Ainsley Miller of Bluefield, VA, Michael Formica of Christiansburg, VA and Ryan Miller (Melanie) of Bluefield, VA; her great grandchildren, Ava Miller and Mason Caldwell of Bluefield, VA; and her sister-in-law Mary Ann Bedra of Warren, MI. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sacred Heart Church Food Pantry, 1003 Wyoming Street Bluefield, WV, 24701.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home - Bluefield



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January 26, 2024

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“Joy was a beutiful kind and very loving soul and will be missed by all that knew her. 💔”


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Jan 24

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Cravens-Shires Funeral Home
3431 Coal Heritage Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701

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Jan 24

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3431 Coal Heritage Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701

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Jan 25

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
1003 Wyoming St, Bluefield, WV 24701

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