Joan Loy Obituary

Age - 75

September 12, 2023

Maryland Heights, MO

Joan Lorraine Loy, age 75 of Maryland Heights, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born on December 12, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, the oldest of twelve children to James and Annette (nee Gretzler) Loy. She grew up in Overland, Missouri and graduated from Ritenour High School. She spent her career working as a Personnel Record Supervisor for the Department of the Army in Overland. Outside of work, she enjoyed gardening, sewing and photography. After retiring, she became a fitness enthusiast and went almost daily to the gym to work out, not socialize. Over the years, her gyms of choice included Bally's, Gold's, and House of Pain. Joan is survived by her closest friend and companion of 50 years, Richard R. Wilson, that she met at work; nine siblings and their spouses, Jim (Patti) Loy, Judi (Robert) Browning, Jerry Loy, Jan (Jim) Morgan, John (Donna) Loy, Joe (Sherry) Loy, Jill (Robert) MacNeil, Julian (Jamie) Loy, and Jesse Loy; their extended families and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Jeff Loy, and Jay Loy. Services: Visitation at SHEPARD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 9255 Natural Bridge Road at I-170, St. Louis, Missouri (314-426-6000) on Friday, September 15 from 11:00 a. m. until 1:00 p. m. with a reception immediately following. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Joan Lorraine Loy, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Memorial DonationPhoto Album #recaptcha-container label {display: none}Upload a PhotoLabel: *Image: *Gallery:Obituary Photos Required Confirmation: Upload Gallery Image$(function () {$('#ugallery'). unitegallery();});

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