Joan Loye Wilson
September 11, 1953 ~ August 8, 2023
Marietta Southern Funerals & Cremations
Mrs. Joan Loye Wilson passed away peacefully at Emory Hospital on August 8, 2023, at the age of 69. Joan was born on September 11, 1953, to Desrine Moodie in Gibraltar, St. Ann, Jamaica.
Her loving family includes; sons, Mario and Jay; daughter, Monique; daughter-in-law, Shereza; mother, Desrine Moodie; father, Rupart Saunders; sisters, Karen, Judith, Lilly, Jackie, Sheron, Marcia, Marlene, and Sonia; brothers, Bryden, Goulboiren, Ronnie and Steve; cousins; Audrey, Daphne, and Judith; grandchildren, Janae, Jayson, KJ, Raniya, Milan, Davion, Chace, and Kacia; her significant other, Winston “Polly” Martin; and special friends, Florette Samuels and Elnathan “Jolly” Samuels.
The Wilson family would like to thank their friends and family for the outpouring of support during this difficult time.
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To the Best Mother in Law . Thank you for always welcoming me into the family with open arms and a very warm heart. Thank you for loving me as your own .You mean way to much for me to call you mother in law. You’re a bonus mom , a friend and loving soul . Our relationship meant so much to me. You’re everything a daughter law could ask for in a mother in law . We have had so many laughs, late night talks and wonderful times. It was my pleasure being your daughter in law. Thank you for being you . Love always your daughter in law Shereza Wilson💕
Life is worth everything when you become a reflection of your creator. You’ve been the most courageous, most loving and the most sincere mother anyone could ever have .You epitomize the true meaning of motherhood and I know your presence is well pronounce in the present regardless of the new sphere you now reside .I will try my best to be at least half as strong as you were .The connection we had ,allowed us to speak without words and I will for ever cherish those moments .THANK YOU FOR YOUR LIFE MOMMY.
LOVE .YOUR FOR EVER GREATFUL SON
From: Jay (son)
To my loving mother Joan. Words cannot express how I’m feeling presently.
I will never stop loving ❤️ you, even though you are gone that doesn’t change. SIEP mommy.
Sleep in eternal peace Auntie! Forever in our hearts!
Sleep in peace Joan, will miss u, lives are like rivers eventually they go where they must,not where we want them to go
Joan helped to grow me.I remember when I was little and the 🍊 orange crop was over being the smallest one mama gave me a very ripe navel orange.Joan told me that if I put my big toe on hers I will get everything in me so I did but my toe was still dry and I started crying and went to tell Mama.She run mi an sey you too fool too
Rest in Eternal peace cuz. I will never forget your kindness, your great sense of humor, your delicious hands. I usually think you have season made in your hands. You have fought a good fight and you have finished the race. Your strength and resilience is an inspiration for you. Miss you JJ.
Judith H.
It was such a joy to visit with Mrs. Wilson on Tuesdays while I visited the Emory Budd Terrace center. Weekly, she would keep me laughing as I chatted with her about her life growing up in Jamaica, and her children whom she adored. As I read to her, she would laugh and listen intently to the stories. She always lite up when I visited and I would always be so happy to see her and hear her voice. I really will miss her. I pray that the family finds comfort in knowing that she was a blessing to not only them, but to me. Thank you for sharing her with me. Rachel Waithe – volunteer (pics with food is her enjoying some roast breadfruit and saltfish that I brought back from Jamaica for her!)
My memory if Joan was going to visit her at Aunt Blossom’s house. She always had a smile on her face to greet me!
I met Joan in Brooklyn NY. I did not have a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out. She always worked hard for Mario Jay and Monique. Without even knowing much about me she took me in and cooked and clothed and gave me shelter. Joan Wilson and her kids opened their doors to me and gave me very warm welcome. I lived with the Wilson family over five years without even a job and they supported me. The world has lost an angel and heaven gate has opened for Joan Wilson. I will never forget her and her entire family.
Sleep in peace Ms. Wilson, it was such a joy to have met you.
My beautiful sister will always be in my heart
My beautiful sister you will always be in my heart
To My loving grandmother.
I remember the days in the summer where my mother used to take me and my brother over to your house. One specific time was when you used to let us play with the hose outside in the grass and flowers, that same day I saw a bee and immediately ran back inside to you in the kitchen. In New York there aren’t many houses with flowers in the yard and yours was the only one I have ever seen. Like those flowers they have roots and gather the nourishment from the soil and you have been the soil for this family for so long. Because of you I have the mother I have today. You will never be forgotten and you will always be loved.
From the child you call used to call “little one”- Raniya Robinson ❤️
Mammy you had more love to go around for us and for those who needed some.words can not express how strong you where.I love you so much and cherish our memories.
R.I.P.until we meet again over Ackee and saltfish.
J-is For the joy you bring to us
O- It’s for the outstanding job you did in racing us with no complaints.
A- Is for all the love you have in your art to share.
N- Yes for how you never gave up.
Grandma we love you we miss you rest peach.
Farewell.my dear friend.The memories we made together will always hold a special place in my heart.your kindness generosity and sense of humor have brought so much joy and laughter in my life.is when you said to me give my middle name. loye to Vanessa I will miss our conversation our adventures and the good times we shared together.I really miss you 🥰 Joan love mitsy
Condolences to the family of Joan wilson.I miss you so much.Remember those talks but I know you are at a better place with your loving father.
From Auntie Ludel
My dearest sis/cuz, Rest In Peace. The memories we have shared will provide Peace & Joy to replace the sadness I am feeling at this difficult time. There are no easy way to deal with loss. You thought me to read ,write and fight. Thanks for playing such a vital roll in my life. I remembered on Sunday nights we would play Bible Chapters and Verses but girl you can “CooK” like Judith said season hands. You were an amazing woman I am going to miss you dearly.
Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Rest well big SIS. Love you always. So much to say . I will end by saying mama would say Daphne Joan is coming go do ……
My grandmother Joan was kind, generous, compassionate, the best cook ever… I can go on and on about her. I used to love when my dad used to drop me off at her house. I learned either a recipe, life lesson, or who was who on her favorite western shows. She’s one of the first women I looked up too when it came to style and beauty. Her hair and nails were always done! She adored me. Loved me. Helped took care of me. She took me to Jamaica for the first time. All I had to do was make one phone call and her famous oxtail would be ready for me. You were so STRONG! I’ll always love you. I’ll forever miss you
Love,
Janae Wilson ♥️
May your soul rest in peace my sister love you always Joan from your brother Bryden Saunders and Goulbourne Saunders.
I will be missing our Casino weekends , You were and will always be my lucky charm. Thank you for the beautiful memories, late night talks, giggles and never- ending love . You will always be with me.
They say memories are golden, well maybe true; but, we never wanted memories we only wanted you. A million times we’ve needed you, a million times we’ve cried. If LOVE alone could have saved you, you never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you held a special place no one else could ever fill.
If tears could build a stair case and heart ache build a lane we’d walk the path to heaven and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same but as GOD calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Sadly missed. Sleep on and take your rest. Victor and Deon.
Joan, the memories we share will always be with me. I remembered the night you were born. It was a long journey to get the nurse but I was happy for a younger cousin I could pick on. Travel safe until we me. Love you always ❤️
My dear sweet Godmother you are truly missed. You have blessed me with my rare middle name that I have grown to appreciate and love. I cherish the memories that our families are able to talk about. You were and are one of a kind. I love you!
Joan was a humble ,loving, kindhearted person.She exemplified all the qualities of a good mother and a good person to be with.May her soul rest in peace.She will be missed.
Remembering the good times with my sister. She loves to cook, you never go hungry when she’s around. Her Stew peas and jerk pork was the greatest.
We will truly miss you!
Rest in paradise my sister!
I have tremendous appreciation for Joan. She has transferred so much important knowledge and values through Mario to me. It’s a true talent to effect people’s life without knowing it. I’m forever grateful for the knowledge of Joan and Mario.
Hello aunty Joan definitely had a lot of memories fun cool love cus but definitely was a cool aunt n i definitely felt the love around im glad u don’t have to hurt anymore it’s better up there then down here anyway always love aunty rest up n watch over us love always wayne
Hello Mrs Wilson, my name is Laurdy I am a friend and coworker of your daughter in law Shereza. Even though I didn’t know you personally but through Shereza I could hear and feel the love, consideration and appreciation she had for you. The sadness your departure brought to your loved ones, but also you left tons of sweet memories they will forever cherish and remember you by. Rest in Peace Mrs Joan Wison.
To my lovely Aunt Joan. I will never forget your smile and your cooking. You made an impact on me since I was a kid. I’ll never forget the person you were and thank you for taking care of me when my mom had to work. Rest in heavenly peace aunty. Say hello to mama for me while you’re up there.
-Ricky
A great mother to one is a great mother to all. Mario, my mentor, always explained to us that life is to be lived and most importantly life is to be shared. Hearing stories of Mario’s mother, Mrs. Joan Wilson, from others makes me realize how important it is to be a good person, look out for others, and how sacrifice is what a person does for the betterment for all friends and otherwise. Mario learned from his mother and he taught us. We will continue to share this wisdom for as long as permitted.
Thank you Ms. Wilson for the fun memories . We love you . Mike and Debra Young.
It was a pleasure to know Ms. Wilson and to be a part of the Wilson Family . She had un waving spirit and quick wit. She always seem to keep you on your toes. Ms. Wilson will always be honored and cherish. May her strong but gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Love Patrick and Doris Kennedy.
Missing you!!!
Missing you Mommy.. You were there for the most important time of my life!
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To my partner in love
the time we spent together was priceless
GOD makes no mistakes Always Love you
until we meet again.
FromPAULIE
Your sister really miss you !!
Good Times with friends last forever!
Thanks you mommy so much for my 12th bday party! Love Mario
There is nothing like family!
Your cousin will always miss you!!
It feels so comforting knowing that your with your close friend Yvonne and I am sure you ladies are cooking and listening to some nice studio 1 music and some good lovers rock and of course some shabba . Me ,Trudy, Simone and others will hold the fork down until we meet again.
Thank you Ms. Wilson for welcoming me into your family . If it wasn’t for you this day would have never been possible. Thank you for raising an incredible son. A man who is supportive , equal caring and a loving husband whom I love so very dearly. He is my world. Your support Ms. Wilson has been 100% amazing for the both of us and our marriage. Thank you for spending your last 10 + years with us . We have enjoyed each and every moment and will always cherish the time well spent with you . We will miss you but know that your spirit will always be here full fledged. I love you ! Your daughter in law – Shereza L. Wilson
My hand was dealt which I played it to my best. I never always felt as loved but I didn’t use it as an excuse not to love my family and everyone else. My 3 kids Jay , Mario and Monique was my life and I have no regrets about it or anything else and whoever don’t like it can FUCKOFF!