Joy Powell, 84, of Denair, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 16, 1941, she was the daughter of Perry and Mildred (née Rowley) Bartelson.
Joy had a quirky sense of humor and brought laughter to those she met. She was a light in the lives of all she touched, always full of love, and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Joy is survived by her husband of 64 years, John; children, Jerry Powell and Don (Shelly) Powell; and grandchildren, Mallori Powell and Shane Powell. She was preceded in death her parents, children David Powell and Cheryl Powell, and siblings Betty (Joe) LeMere, Donald (Lois) Bartelson, Nancy (Willard) Schreiderer, Sally (Clay) Osborne, Barbara (Max) Holcombe, and Thomas (Sally) Bartelson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alexander Cohen Hospice House, Hughson, California.
Visitation will be held from 4pm to 7pm on Tuesday, December 2, at Allen Mortuary, 247 N. Broadway in Turlock. A graveside service will take place at 11am on Wednesday, December 3, at Lakewood Memorial Park.
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Nancy Rapp says
December 1, 2025 at 3:44 pmJerry & Malori,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am praying for you both, and for your family as you gather to celebrate your mom/grandmothers life.
Blessings to you,
Nancy Rapp
Sally Bartelson says
November 28, 2025 at 10:57 amDear Al, Jerry, Don and Shelly. My heart is broken to hear of Joy’s passing. I am so glad she and Tom had so many wonderful phone calls…he really enjoyed them. I wish I could be there to give each and everyone a big hug. Now she is reunited with her family in God’s loving hands. Sending love from All of the Bartelsons.