Joy A. McQuinn
Joy Ann McQuinn of Tipton passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023 after 91 fulfilling years. She was born on October 22, 1932 in Scircleville, Indiana to the late Benjamin H. and Goldie F. (Strain) Mitchell.
After graduating from Scircleville High School, on May 14, 1950, Joy Ann wed the love of her life Charles E. McQuinn, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Together, they had 2 children, Mark and Sharon. In 1951, she and Charles moved to Tipton County with Pioneer Hi-Bred. For the past 71 years, Joy Ann has called Tipton her forever home, where she was involved in the community and shared many wonderful friendships.
Joy Ann had a generous heart, volunteering for Meals on Wheels and the American Heart Association, and was known for her random acts of kindness and generosity. She approached life with determination and positivity. She was a member of Phi Beta Psi Sorority, spent time working at the Tipton Middle School Library, and was a member of Kemp United Methodist Church for over 70 years, where she served in various roles, and especially enjoyed her time in the Challengers Sunday School Class.
Joy Ann cherished time spent with her family, valued traditions, and thoroughly enjoyed supporting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their many activities and endeavors. Joy Ann treasured working on the farm alongside family, always eager to help. She appreciated time spent outside gardening and working in her yard, and was a talented seamstress.
Joy Ann is survived by her children, Dr. Mark (JoAnn) McQuinn of Tipton and Sharon (Robert) Boyd of Noblesville; grandchildren, Dr. Kiley McQuinn (Matthew Smith), Dr. Kassey McQuinn (Nicholas Stewart), Nathan (Erika) Boyd, Dr. Jeffrey (Erika) McQuinn, Anna (Richard) Seys, and Mallory (Clint) Newcom; great grandchildren, Quinn, Walker, Merrill, Foster & Meridian Smith, Oliver, Monroe, Harlow, & Crosby Stewart, Harper Boyd, Maslow & Murphy McQuinn, Lucy Seys, Eleanor, Bradford, Phoebe, & Welles Newcom; sister-in-law, Elinor “Maxine” McQuinn Ogle; and many nieces and nephews. Joy Ann was preceded in death by her husband Charles E. McQuinn; and, siblings Martha (Mitchell) Harshbarger, Marion Mitchell, and Marvin Mitchell.
Joy Ann’s life will be celebrated in a Funeral Service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Young Nichols Funeral Home, 216 W. Jefferson Street, Tipton, Indiana with Kemp United Methodist Church Pastor Brian Cooper officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 12 noon until time of the service on Sunday. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Tipton, Indiana. Online condolences may be made on her obituary page at www.young-nichols.com
Memorials can be offered in her honor to Kemp United Methodist Church, 228 N. Main Street, Tipton, Indiana, 40672.
To all the McQuinn family our deepest sympathy for your loss. Prayers for the family.
JoEllen Scott & George Menchhofer
Many Prayers for all of the McQuinn family!!
Jill Rice and family
Our deepest sympathy to the entire McQuinn family. You are in our prayers. Dennis and Donna Gates
My sympathy to the McQuinn family. I have many memories of years back: Challengers Class pitch-ins, the food tent at the fair, KnowHow Home Ec club, packing boxes of goodies for our boys in service, souper suppers hosted by JoyAnn and many others. She will be missed.
So very sorry for your loss, your mother was a wonderful lady.
I remember Mrs McQuinn from the TMS library as a student, and her attending her grandchildren events when they were in elementary school. What a nice lady, full of class with a giving heart. What a life well lived! My condolences and prayers sent to her friends and family.
Sorry for loss. She had a long good life , well lived.
So sorry for your loss wonderful lady !!! Continued prayers for all of you.
Prayers for all the McQuinn family. Lots of fond memories.
Dave and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your mother was a lovely lady. Mary Beth Berkemeier
A truly good person and a truly wonderful lady. My heartfelt condolences . . .
Joy Ann was a community treasure. She will be missed. May the Lord be near and comfort her beautiful family.
Mark and Sharon, Praying for your families as you celebrate your mother’s life. May God give you comfort during this time.
Mark and Sharon and families,
Joy was a delightful and wonderful person. She lived a full and joyful life and you have many fond memories to share as you celebrate her life. Many fond memories of times shared with Joy and Charles.
Ben and Becky Hobbs
To the McQuinn Family and Friends
So sorry to hear of the passing of such a treasured family member. May your many memories help to comfort you during this time of loss.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Cathy Ferguson
To the McQuinn Family,
We are sorry to hear of Joy’s passing. May fond memories be a comfort to you.
With our prayers and sympathy,
Louie, Jo Nell, Ryan & Eric Hellmann
Mark and Sharon and your families. So sorry for your loss. May the Lord and His angels be with you in this time of sorrow and give you comfort and peace.
My deepest sympathies and prayers for all the families.