Joy Burlingame, of South Harrison, NJ, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Inspira Hospital in Vineland.
Joy was born on October 18, 1937 in Salem, NJ. She married Walter Burlingame, Jr. on October 5, 1957 and has been happily married for 61 years. They have resided in South Harrison Twp for nearly 60 years raising their children and enjoying the small town experience.
Joy spent her life as a homemaker, raising her 4 children, Walter (Judi), Greg (Cindy), Dennis (Sheri), and Mollie (Jeff) and enjoying her 12 grandchildren, Ashly, Jeffrey, Tyler, Jonathon, Ryleigh, Madison,Greggy, Raygen, Zack, Rexx, Cailon, and Reed and 4 Great Grandchildren, Brayden, Jarred, Mia, and Emersyn.
Joy loved spending her time with her children and grandchildren, whether it was watching them play a sport, teaching them how to bake, watching a silly movie, feeding them whatever they wanted, or just hugging and kissing them. Joy was known for her chocolate chip cookies and strawberry jelly, that she always was giving away to family and friends. You would always see her working elections each year, catching up on the news of everyone who voted. Joy enjoyed the beach, sitting by her pool, taking care of her flower gardens, visiting with family and friends, and holding her husband’s hand wherever they were.
Friends and family are invited to visit Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Fertig Funeral Home, 63 N. Main St., Mullica Hill NJ 08062, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Service following. Burial will be private.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made in honor of Joy to a charity of your choice.