On May 2, 2024, peacefully at Palm Grove Retirement Village, aged 84 years. Loved wife of the late Jimmy, a loved sister, aunty, and friend. Special thanks to the nursing team at Palm Grove for their care and support. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Joy Stokes, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Joy’s life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Thursday, May 9, at 10.30am. Interment to follow at Prebbleton Cemetery.