Joy Anderkin

Anderkin, Joy, 83, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 in her home. Joy was born May 15, 1934 in Irwin, OH to James and Effie (Osborn) Dooley. She was a 1952 graduate of Springfield South High School, and subsequently a legal secretary until retiring to be a full-time mother. As a dedicated member of the Springfield, Vermont Assembly of God, she served as a secretary, ministered in music, taught Sunday School, and served as a board member for many years. She was presently attending Berea Bible Church. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James H. Anderkin; three children, Catherine S. (Thomas) Smith, Jay S. (Debi) Anderkin and Curtis L. (Jean) Anderkin; nine grandchildren, Nicole, Pamela, Joshua, Charlotte, Katie, Emily, Matthew, Alexis and Leah; four great grandchildren, Mateo, Ruby, Rose and Paige; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five siblings: Mary Mabel Cason, James Proctor Dooley, Charles Dooley, Betty Jordan and Harold Dooley. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4 - 7 p.m. in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Berea Bible Church, 3850 Derr Rd., Springfield, OH 45503, with Pastor Brian Miller officiating. Burial will be held in Vale Cemetery.