In Loving Memory of
Joy Linwood Wilson
July 27, 1937 – September 28, 2026
Memorial Service Live Stream
October 8, 2026
6:00 PM Eastern Time
Pataskala, Ohio 43062
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Joy Linwood Wilson Obituary
Joy Linwood Ovington Wilson, age 89, of Pataskala, Ohio, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, September 28, 2026. She was born on July 27, 1937, in Santa Barbara, California to the late Kester and Dorothy Holmes Ovington.
Joy moved with her Mom to Pennsylvania during grade school and graduated from Meadville High School in 1955. She married her high school sweetheart and they raised their family while he served in the US Air Force. They moved several times and ultimately settled in Columbus, Ohio in 1966. She held different part-time jobs while her children were in school and ultimately retired after many hardworking years as the secretary to the principal at Walnut Ridge High School.
Joy is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Wayne Wilson; children, Deborah (Charlie) Wilson-Potts, Jeffrey (Janice) Wilson, and Gary Wilson; grandchildren, Lauren (1st Lieutenant Jacob) Romanyak and Douglas Potts; great-granddaughter, Madelyn Romanyak; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. Over the years she became a second mom and grandmother to many of the young people in her life and she made easy friends with anyone who was fortunate enough to cross her path. In addition to her parents, Joy is preceded in passing by her best friend, Jeanne Lundahl.
The family wishes to thank the many caregivers who supported Joy and the family over the last year from Mount Carmel Home Health, Smith’s Mill Health Campus and Transitions Hospice.
A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home, 289 S. Main St., Pataskala, OH 43062. A memorial service is to immediately follow at 6:00 p.m., with Pastor Tanner Fixari officiating. In lieu of sending flowers, the family requests you plant a tree or flower in remembrance of Joy, or memorial contributions can be made in her name to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, https://www.macular.org/
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We were unable to attend the memorial service. Thank you so much for making it available to those that could not attend. We flew to Ohio to seeJoy but she passed before we arrived. We spent time with Debbie,, Wayne, Jeff and Jan. I went to high school with joy and we shared many good times. I was in the wedding party when she married my brother Wayne. We remained close through the years even as we lived far apart. Joy. We will miss you. We love you.
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Sending love from Germany to my wonderful American family and grandma. ❤️ I am very thankful for all the precious memories we share.
Love, Janine
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Goodbye my good friend and sister in law. You were A kind and caring member in our family loved by all of us. Peace to you as heaven receives you at the end of your earth life.. May you join other loved ones under Gods care. You will be missed. love Jannie Wilson Felipa.
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What a beautiful& touching service. Loved the stories of Joy and how many wonderful people she touched. Wayne thinking about you and your family. Sending our love. Dick & Linda
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What a perfect service. We were aching to be there with you all. We were there in our hearts.
Love,
Michael and Kim ❤️
On behalf of Justin and Ellianna, Addison and Tyler
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Beautiful Service. Sending love to Aunt Joy and the whole family.
David & Suzanne
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Aunt Joy and her genuine, heartfelt kindness will always be remembered.
Rest easy.
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Mr Wilson ,Debbie ,Jeff and Gary I can’t tell you how sorry I am about Mrs Wilson .
While watching the memorial service out of town it was mentioned numerous times how the neighborhood kids felt about her.
I lost my mom a few years ago and now I’ve lost my second mom in Mrs Wilson.
I love you all and I will pray for you all in this time of grief.
Tom Miller.
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Thank you for all the smiles, laughter, love, compassion, stories, beauty, and light that you shared. Knowing you was one of the biggest blessings, and to this day, I am forever grateful. ‘Til we meet again, dear friend.
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Rest easy Joy 🚓💙
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Now she is at peace.