Obituary of Joy J. Garrett

Joy J. Garrett, "Joyful", 85, of Bemus Point passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing. She was the widow of George J. Garrett, whom she married December 19, 1953 and who died September 24, 1991. Joy was born October 29, 1935 in Flemington, WV and was a daughter of the late George W. and Madeline Luzader Apperson. Joy started working in area restaurants when her family was young. She loved to cook and cooked at the Marvin House in Jamestown for many years, eventually owning and helping to operate the former Hare 'n Hounds Inn in Bemus Point with her family. Joy was a member of St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church where she was active in Lourdes Ladies. She was also an avid golfer, playing in the Bemus Point Golf Club Tuesday Night Ladies League for more than 35 years, as well as Friday night couples groups. Joy will be remembered as a loving, caring person who loved her family, along with her dogs throughout the years. She always had a hug and a smile for all. Joy always said, "Never turn down an invitation to go." - she would always be ready. She also loved to sing and would break out in her old country songs for anyone to listen, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all. Surviving is her son, Mike (Jen) Garrett of Bemus Point and daughter, Jody Chatmon of Jamestown; seven grandchildren: David (Carrie) Garrett of Greenhurst, NY, Kelly (Christian) DiNapoli of Pittsburgh, PA, John (Kellie) Newman of North Carolina, Michael Newman of Jamestown, Karen Garrett of Colorado, Mark Garrett of Jamestown and Makayla Hallowell of Jamestown; her brother, Jim (Debbie) Apperson of Maryland; and a son-in-law, Jeff Newman. In addition to her husband, Joy was preceded in death by a son, Mark Garrett; grandson, Shawn Garrett; and six siblings: Donald Apperson, Sandra Swanson, Willard Apperson, Sue Giomento, Beverly Rickerson and Johnny Michael Apperson. A private family graveside service will be held in the Bemus Point Cemetery. Visitation will not be observed. Memorials may be made to the Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Department, 13 Alburtus Ave., Bemus Point, NY 14712; or the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Rd., Jamestown, NY 14701.