Joy Marie Bracken, 45, Chamois, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, at Saint Louis University Hospital surrounded by family and a friend.
She was born July 20, 1978, to David Wayne and Shirley Ann (Cramer) Bracken in Jefferson City.
She attended high school at Osage County R-1 in Chamois.
Joy worked for Scholastic and QCM in Jefferson City.
She enjoyed anything outdoors, mushroom hunting, going to the creek and camping. Joy loved her garden and didn’t want anyone else touching it. She also loved being with her children, parents, other family members and friends.
Joy was preceded in death by sister, Lisa Garrett and husband James; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Clara (Benson) Cramer; and paternal grandparents, Robert and Helen (Dorway) Bracken.
She is survived by parents, David Wayne and Shirley Ann of Chamois; children, Corey, Madison and Wylon Bracken, all of Chamois; sister, Chelsey Peiter of Holts Summit; nieces, Carlee and Adilynn Peiter of Holts Summit; and nephew, Beau Peiter of Holts Summit.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14, followed by the funeral service at 12 p.m., at Millard Family Funeral Chapel in Linn. Interment will be in Ferguson Cemetery in Chamois.
Memorial contributions suggested to the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Millard Family Funeral Chapel in Linn.
Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.
