Joy Deleston Obituary

Remembering you and your lovely family´s legacy on 02/28/2008 and every day! Miss you so much Joy.

It hurts that I can't watch football games as I talk with my sis on the phone. I can only imagine my nieces personalities today; I'm sure there would be plenty to laugh about, Smile. These Angel's live on in our memories and prayers. Always missed, always remembered, and always a heavy heart with tears in my eyes. We love y'all!!

Joy, even after a year has passed since that tragic night, my heart still aches for you and the girls. Put frankly, you were the best friend anyone could ask for. I miss you so very much.

Joy, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you and the girls. February 28th was 1 year ago that you were so tragically taken away from this earth. I woke up on that day with you strongly on my mind. It was me and 5 other deputies that carried Joy for her last time here on earth to be in glory forever. Mrs. Mildred, Nate and Dewayne I will always keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that you all are doing well. Mrs Mildred I will be calling you soon.

Hey girl, its been one long hard year since you where suddenly taken from my life and many other lives you have touched. This tragic thing that happened to you has really changed my life. I want to say I miss you and will always remember you no matter where I go or what I do. You rest in peace and we will make sure your memory lives on, even if only in our hearts.

Well it's been 1 year ago today that you and your daughters were taken from us in a tragic crime. There is not one day that goes by that I don't think of you and all the great memories. Ms. Joan, Dwayne and Nate you and your family are all in my thoughts and prayers. The Sheriff's Department had a memorial yesterday for you and of course it was tough, they honored you very well and you will NEVER be forgotten.

God Bless,

James Redfern

To Ms Mildred & Sons,

I still miss my sister Joy and will continue to keep you all in my prayers daily. I will always have Joy and her daughters in my heart and on my mind. When I think of them, I feel a calming peace that I did not fully understand until now. Keep me in your prayers as well.

Queen Taylor-Montgomery
Milwaukee, WI

I'm back again and a void is still in my heart. Ms. Joan, Dwayne, Nate you and your extended family are still in my prayers. Please know that Joy’s legacy will live in my heart forever. I will never forget “my sister friend”, Miciah & Jelani. I love and miss them so much!

How great it is to have known a person so light hearted and kind. May God continue to bless you "Aunt Joan". I love you and I know that Joy and her girls made it on that wonderful trip to eternal life. Dwayne, be strong and know that your mother raised beautiful children and your sister is watching over you and smiling at the man that you've become.

i will never forget

to the family...my heart and prayers go out to you..joy and i were very close friends...we met in college (vsc) and we instantly hit it off. i have so many pictures of joy and myself with the girls of Ga Hall and as soon as i locate them i do plan to post them and i ask any of my vsc and Ga Hall friends to do the same..i am sure that the family would love to see our friend in her younger years living life carefree...she would run around always reciting "The Color Purple"...joy has not changed at all ...she looks just like she did in college..she still has that beautiful smile and winning personality. in the movie clip of her siting at the table talking to her friend rachele...the voice and the way that she said it brought back so many memories of her trying to keep me from going off on my little boyfriend at the time..."now rachele" she would say...well sister, you will never be forgotten and i will come back as often as i can to check to see who stopped by to visit you.....love ya
rachele

joy where ever you are thank you for being such a good friend and for all your advice im really going to miss you, jelani and micaiah you will always be in my heart oh i never told you but im having another boy thank you for bringing jelani into edwins life she was his best friend he wants to see her really bad i can not explain to him the situation but one day he will understand because he will never forget her he likes to view the pictures and i have quite a few of her may you and your daughters rest in peace and please ask God to protect my babies love you guys thank you for everything.

Joy, Miaciah and Jelani,

I wish you could read the wonderful words family, friends, co-workers, AKAs, old classmates and kind hearted people that you all don't even know wrote to you all and the family. Girl, there are entries from folks as far away as Germany and in places like Puerto Rico.

I would like to thank all of them for their kind words of comfort and prayers. I know Joy would be smiling from ear to ear. Please hold your fondest memory of them in your hearts.

Joy, Miaciah and Jelani, your in God's hands and our hearts forever. Life on Earth will never be the same without you three. Don't worry about Anthony, he will be supported by family but watch over us all.

We love and miss you all.
Rest in Peace,

Your Bro

Joy,

Just making sure your memory continues, Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and all the great memories. But knowing that I have you and your daughters flying above me keeping me safe helps me survive.

When I first heard the news about Joy, Miaciah and Jelani, my heart was filled with pain and devastation. It has taken some time for me to put my thoughts into words because I’m still in shock. Joy was a dear friend of mine whom I had the privilege of knowing for 22 years. I met Joy at Clarkston High School in 1986 and we kept in contact through the years. Joy was very kind, strong, intelligent, outgoing, straight-forward, humorous, serious about her hair (smile) and beautiful both inside and out! Joy was an outstanding mother who adored her three beautiful children. She lived every moment of her life with great ambition, determination and above all, dedication to her family. She was a mover and a shaker who poured her heart into every goal that she set out to accomplish. Everything that Joy lived for exemplified excellence! Her enthusiasm, compassion, delivery on promises, and her relentless pursuit of her objectives made her a jewel and example in my life. Even when she was disappointed about a circumstance, she would pull strength from her heavenly Father and bounce right back. She was more than a conqueror and truly believed that “one monkey don’t stop the show.” It is with great pleasure that I stand proud to call her my friend and prayer partner. I’m truly going to miss talking and laughing with her, the advice, and words of encouragement. In addition, Miaciah and Jelani were an extension of Joy’s beauty and I am going to miss their beautiful smile and loving spirit. Rest in peace my three angels: Jelani, Miaciah and my “big sister friend & superstar”, Joy!

Further, Ms. Joan, Dwanye, Nate, my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to you and your extended family. May the Holy Spirit of God continue to comfort you during this very difficult time. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will keep your heart and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).

In closing, I hope you will find comfort in the words written below:

“If You Could See Me Now”
My prayers have all be answered, I’ve finally arrived.
The healing that has been delayed, has not now been realized.
No one’s in a hurry, no more schedules to keep.
I’m enjoying Jesus, just sitting at his feet.

If you could see me now, I’m walking streets of gold.
If you could see me now, I’m standing tall and whole.
If you could see me now, you’d know I’ve seen Him face to face.
If you could only see me now!

Though I’ve had my sorrows, they never can compare,
to what Jesus has in store for me, no language can ever share.
You would not want me to leave this perfect place,
If you could see me now!

Joy,
This has been hard to accept, and I know I speak for everyone when I say we all miss your smile in that front office window. You three angels fly now....

My sympathy goes out to the family. While I didnt have the pleasure to know Joy and the children I am a distant cousin who resides in New york. You knew that Joy was family orientated because of the incredible website she created linking all descendants of Ca Joe Deleston. All of my prayers go out to the family.

I used to work for the Gwinnett County S.O. and was a former CoWorker of Joy I will always remember her smile she was truly a sweetheart. Joy may you and your two daughters rest in peace.

my heart goes out to you and ur family for ur loss

My heart goes out to you as the family. It is difficult for me as a friend so I can not begin to understand the pain you must feel. Darlene McCoy and I did a meeting for a mentoring program a couple of weeks before this happened. Joy gave a wonderful presentation to the girls about sex crimes and safety. We were all very blessed by it. After the meeting Joy and I talked and caught up a little. I was asking her questions about her own safety where her job was concerned. I specifically asked her was she ever scared when she was out there in the line of duty. Her response was NO! She just prays and goes on. She knows she is in God's hands. We laughed and talked and she told me some stories about what she had encountered out there recently and I admired her more and more as she talked. She had heart, courage, joy and she was dedicated. She was such a wonderful person, and her daughters were beautiful. I will continue to lift you all up in prayer always. God will get us all thru somehow and I give him the glory. To you Joy we thank you. We love you. Rest in peace... you and those beautiful angels of yours.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Rev. 21: 4

GOD BLESS

Jehovah promises a resurrection for his people. Read the Bible everday for comfort and everlasting promises Jehovah and his Son Jesus has made for us.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

I'm going to miss Joy and the girls . It's going to be hard not seeing her smiling face and the teasing we used to do to each other , only she knows what about , lol and the kids when she brought them to work before school . And the celebration dinners we had after every movie screening . They will all be in my heart forever .

Deputy M.Aaron

To the Deleston Family,
Hearing this tragic news saddened my heart.I pray that God gives you all strength,peace,and understanding.I didn't know any of them personally,but its still a tragic loss for any family to have experienced.God Bless you

Our heart felt condolences to your family during this time of tragedy. Please know that many prayers are going up for you. On behalf of the Gamma Nu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ( Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC), I offer our deepest sympathy. We are deeply saddened to see one of our ivies transcend beyond the wall. We know, however, Soror Joy that you and your beautiful little girls are in a better place than on Earth and are in good company. We pray for the safe keeping of your family and loved ones and that time heals all wounds.

To Joy's Mother and Family, my heart aches for you. I pray that God will send His holy angels to wrap you with wings of love and peace. Joy choose to be a happy person and inspired others to do the same. We at GCDC will always remember Joy and her children.

Thank you Joy for the wonderful opportunity to have met you and your beautiful daughters! You were definitely an inspiration to me to continue on with my education. When I was in Florida, you continued to check on me to see how I was doing! Every since you joined GCSO, we always exchanged Christmas gifts and now...your spirit, style and grace will live on in the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department. You are FOREVER truly a CUT ABOVE THE REST!!!

God bless you.

Our prayers are with you, may you find comfort during these times.

I did not know this family but my Prayers are with you. At a time like this we are at a loss for words, but we can be assure that the Lord never puts more on us than we can bear. Remember in his word he said Peace I leave with you. So keep all the memories of the good times spend together. And trust that God will see you through this difficult time. God Bless You

I CANNOT imagine your family's sorrow to lose 3 beautiful young ladies because I don't even know them and it hurts. My prayers are with you, please stay strong.

Much Love and prayers

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My Family and I will keep you and your family in ours prayers.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

My heart goes out to the Deleston Family. Mildred, you and your family will always be in my prayers and May the lord bring peace to you. Mecahia and JeLani rest in peace sweet angels. Joy was a wonderful person to me and a good friend. I never had a bad day when Joy was around. She was just that.....Joy, unspeakable Joy.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

I didn"t know you but I can tell you were a wonderful person just by reading all th heartfelt messages.I am deeply sadden by this tradgedy.I will continue to pray for this family.Now heaven has three more beautiful angels.May god give this family the peace that surpasses all understanding.

Joy will live on in our hearts and memories. God Bless.-Dale Simpson and family

God bless you all

Deepest sympathy to the Deleston/Richardson Family.


( Member of AKA Sorority, Kappa Eta Omega Chapter in Valdosta.)

As in Gibran's "The Prophet," "Your children are not your children, they come through you, but not of you. You may strive to be like them, but not make them like you. You cannot give them your thoughts, for they have their own thoughts, and their souls live in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit - not even in your dreams...." (paraphrased). Who knows what a soul needs but God?

As your daughter, sister, aunt, children and grandchildren make their transition from mortality to immortality, there is a sunset on this side and a sunrise on the other, where pain, sickness, disappointment and even "apparent death" is no more. Remember, as some would say, "look, they are "dead," others will say, "look, they live."

Through the Power and Authority of the Holy Spirit, release the past; the future has not come; declare that I live in the now, moment by moment, not setting expectations nor plans of my own for my growth through this process. Repeat the ending lines of the LORD's Prayer to yourself: "Yea, though I walk through the shadows of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."

May God bless you all.

To Joan and family
May God be with you in this time of sorrow and may God bless and we will keep you in our prayers(Renee and Malcom Jr. Chavis)

Eyes full of life, Contagious Smile and Loving Spirit, all represent Joy. No matter what part of the journey we met Joy, we truly met JOY!

Joy showed us how to live and how to love and it is sealed in her name:

J- Jesus first
O - Others second
Y - Yourself third

Joan and family, my prayers to Almighty God continues to be rendered on your behalf. God's word and promises are true and He is close to the brokenhearted, even when the brokenhearted can't feel Him.

Be encouraged knowing that Joy gave her life to the Lord, stayed close to the Lord and now resides with the Lord.

In all things, give thanks. I thank God for allowing Joy to come across my path on my life's journey. My life will forever be blessed!

I did not know this family personally, but my deepest condolences goes out to the family. May God Bless you during your time of bereavement.

A loved one that has finished their life on earth is not dead, their life has just begun. They are still with us in spirt. That you must believe....

To the Deleston Family, my prayers are with you all. I know that GOD is still in control..... Micaih and Jelani you are both "Sweet Angels"!!! Joy you are an AWESOME Woman!! I will MISS you Joy........

Valdosta State University....

Your Friend

To my bereaved family
To get through this difficult time, we must continue to hold on to God's unchanging hands. Jesus, our comforter, hears our prayers and our cries. Let the "Joy" of the Lord be our strength. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.

To the Deleston and Richardson Families,
In your time of bereavement, know that God is by your side. He said; "To look towards heaven whence all our help and strength comes from". You are in our prayers.

I am so sorry for your loss. I met Joy on the set of a film we were working on together. She was so warm and humble, and very talented. I admired her strength and was drawn to her bubbly personality. I smile when I think of this dress of mine that she tried on during filming, and I told her she looked sooo much hotter in it than me and she just laughed, being modest. I'm so glad to have met Joy and her beautiful daughters. I will continue to lift up the Delestons in prayer and ask God for peace of mind for the family and friends.

2 Corinth. 5-8. The family will always be in my players.

From our family to yours across the miles. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God will provide your needs.... always. The Smith Family. (TN)

With heart felt sympathy. I only met Joy, Micaih, and Jelani once, but the family touched my heart. My the lord be with you during your hour of need

God makes no mistakes. In Him I trust. You all will be truly miss. I'll never forget you Joy. VSU Graduate of '94.

Your family is in my prayers.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Many thoughts and prayers are
with the Deleston Family at this
time of your loss.

At a time like this we are at a loss for words, but we can be assure that the Lord never puts more on us than we can bear. Remember in his word he said Peace I leave with you. So hold on to the memories of the good times spend together.

Love the Scott and Singleton Family

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Terius " Juvenile" Gray

My heart goes out to you during one of the saddest moments in your life. My prayers are with you. Just keep your head up ....your lil girl is an angel in heaven she is in a better place.

To the Deleston Family

You have my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you too. God has a different plan for them. They will always be here with you. Not in body but in memory. May God bless all of you .

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

MAY GOD BLESS OUR FAMILY.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Joy you will be deeply miss. To the Family May God be with you in this hour my prayers are with you.

For He has not turned away from
the suffering of the one in pain or trouble. He has not hidden His face
from him, But He has heard his cry
for help. (Psalm 22:24)NLV

To the Deleston & Gray Family. There are many of us who have not
experienced the type of pain that
both families are experiencing, so I
will not say that I understand. But
I will say that I serve a God who is
in heaven that cares and understands all. Your Father knows
what you need before you ask Him.
For those who are in the family, you may not get a chance to read this
message any time soon, and that's
understandable, but whenever the
opportunity presents itself, you will
find out that God heard your cry. And He is bringing healing unto you. I have read many of the messages posted. There are so many people praying and interceding on the behalf of the
family. Churches have come together to fast, pray, and interceding on the behalf of the
family. You are not alone. God will
take care of you. Our prayers are
also for those who do not know the
Lord. There will be times when you
don't have any direction, your ears
will hear a word behind you saying, "This is the way, walk in it," whenever you turn to the right or to the left.

God Bless You & Keep You, my
brothers and sisters in Christ,

Love, Donald & Rose Tackno-Peltier
& family

To the Deleston, & Gray Family:
Our prayers are with you. We are
praying for God's healing and His
presence to be with every person
that is apart of both families, whether by blood relation, or acquaintances. We may not understand, but we serve a God that
is real. We know that He is going to
bring a healing, and power to change hearts that are bruised.

The word of God says, but God will
free my soul from the power of the grave. For He will take me to Himself. (Psalm 49:15)

God Bless You,

Love Phillip & Enola Tackno & family
(Terius Gray uncle)

To Aunt Joan and family:

We were deeply sadden to hear about Joy and the girls. Our prayers will always be with you and the family. Just remember God is only a prayer away and he has the answers to all of your questions. Weeping only edures for a night but joy comes in the morning.

Love always the Pinckney Family Uncle David, Rena Mae, Darlean & Walter, Mary Ann, Willis, Francine and Muhamad.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family in their time of grief and sorrow. May God bless you all in this troubled time.

To Joan & Family
please know that my heart goes out to you & your family.I'll pray that you & your family will have the strength to get through your sorrow

Jubilant
Overachiever
who Yearned with confidence

Psalms 91:1-2 declares, "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust".

Please know that you are in everyones thoughts, and prayers. Joy certainly was an overachiever who was determined. May Joy, Miaciah, and Jelani rest in peace. Ms. Joan, Nathaniel, and Dwayne continue to hold on.

Joan,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during these hours of bereavement. May God continue to keep you in his care. Please know that he will give you the strength you need and is with you through all things. Be blessed in the Lord.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Blessed are they that mourn:for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Blessed are the peacemakers:for they shal be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
To The Deleston/Richardson Family, May the father of mercies, and the God of all comfort be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My prayers goes out to this family I am sadden by this tragedy but Jesus knows all about the struggle in this tragic times.These are the times when we need an anchor.I know God will bring peace to you'll.please continue to pray.

Our deepest sympathy is being sent to the family of Joy and her beautiful daughters.

God has made His choice, and we rejoice in His wisdom.

Don't worry, for your sister, daughter, niece and friend, every day is now Sunday.

Monique Walker
Kenetta Washington
Sheila Bell (formerly of Chas., S.C.)

Court Clerks
Jasper County Family Court
Ridgeland, S.C.

To Deleston/Richardson Family,
Words can not begin to form sentences that would make this time of sorrow any better. But if you stand on the word of God, He will bring you comfort for the days and weeks ahead. Family, know that God is your Comforter.

Joan, words cannot express how deeply sorrowful I am for the passing away of your daughter and granddaughters. But remember God's word: "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart.. " Psalm 34:17,18
May His Grace & Mercy bring you and your family through this difficult time.
Love Georgette Smith & Family

Joan, my prays and thoughts are with you and the family. The Lord will take care of you . We will always be here for you. The Lord will not put anything on you that you can not bare. We love you.

Joy, Everyone was blessed to have known you. You were and always will be a very special and loving person. Thank you for allowing me to have know a genuine person.

The Deleston Family,

Our prayers are with you all during your time of bereavement.

Alice, Eva, Antoinette, and Marcus Ladson

MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE DELESTON FAMILY:

TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEARTS AND BE OF GOOD COURAGE AND IN ALL YOUR WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM AND HE WILL STRENGHTEN YOUR HEARTS. HE PROMISE TO BRING PEACE TO ALL WHO ARE BROKEN-HEARTED. HE IS YOUR "COMFORTER". MY SINCERE SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO THIS FAMILY DURING YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. BE BLESS !

To the Deleston Family:
I do not know this family but too see such a sad thing happen to some people who look like they are always happy is sad and to lose them so young. But god had something else planned for them so he brought them on home to be with him. So just trust in the lord and keep him close to you and you will see them again. Just remeber them like they where beautiful smiles and remeber they are looking over you and protecting you until we reach that Golden Gates with them. I will keep your family in my prayers.

To Aunt Joan & Family,
The Moorer Family is here to support you as you have done for us in our time of loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

Every life is a plan of God.Our talents and the timing of our sojourning on earth all come together at the right time to complete God's purpose.

Your light will forever shine bright in my memory and in my heart. I love You Joy, Macaiah and Jelani

Deleston, no one knows what you really meant to me. Your spirit was so strong and sweet and silly and those are the things that drew me toward you. I will never forget you because there is not a day that will go by that I will not think of you and all there is to remember. You and those girls are always on my mind and I want it to stay that way. Love you always.

Wyteria Thompson and Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My heart goes out to you the family,God ,has just added three angels in his ranks , May you the Family ,find comfort in his arms. My thoughts are with you...

My prayers goes out to the family. May your good days with them out way the bad. Juvie, stay strong, she's really in good hands with the LORD.

My sympathy to the Deleston Family. I did not know the family personally, however seeing the story on the news here in Atlanta has been very heart breaking. No words can provide comfort for the loss you are feeling, but just know as time goes on..it will began to get a little easier. The ladies are in a better place. God bless Anthony Terrell, Jr. as well..as he deals with this situation.

In all things acknowledge GOD;Those that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strenght;Weeping may endure for a night but JOY cometh in the morning

joy we love you and your children, all of them. God Bless each of you may you rest in eternal peace with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Donna Barden
Records Dept.
Gwinnett Co. Sheriffs Office

As a co-worker of Deputy Deleston's she would always greet me with a sweet smile or kind words and that is something I will truly miss. My prayers are with you and your family during this time of healing.

To The Deleston Family,

Words can never express what you are going through right now. Remember to lean on God for all understanding and allow him to be a comforter in your time of need. You may not know all of the lives that your daughter and granddaughters have touched just know that they have touched a lot of lives and will be truly missed.

To Joan:
I am saddened and numbed with greif after hearing about the loss of your daughter and grandchildren. Please know that you and your family will remain in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you strong forever. Your classmate and friend.

Weaping may endure for a night, but "Joy" cometh in the morning. You are in my thoughts and prayers.