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Joy Matthews

Jerseyville |

Joy Matthews, 61, passed away on March 26, 2022, at Calhoun Nursing & Rehab.

She was born on September 21, 1960, in Jerseyville to Ronald & Linda (Powers) Brainerd. She was a member of Dow Southern Baptist Church.

Joy is survived by her children: Jerrad (Brittany) Talley, Brandon (Christina Zirges), and Caitlyn Lee; her grandchildren: Boston, Aiden, Connor, and Paisley Talley; her sister: Rhonda (Rick) Davidson; her sister-in-law: Wendy Brainerd; and her nephews: Dustin Davidson and Dylan (Rachel) Brainerd.

She is preceded by parents, brother: Ronald "Chip" Brainerd II, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. 

Per her wishes, she was cremated and a service will be held at a later date.


Obit Provided By:
Alexander Funeral Home

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