Joy (Little) Saunders

Joy (Little) Saunders

October 2, 1939 – August 1, 2024

Joy was born in Marysville, California on October 2, 1939 and passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Joy is survived by her daughter, Lori (Steve) Halsey of Blair, Ne; son, Bob (Kelly) Saunders of Council Bluffs, Iowa; grandchildren, Kelley (Ashley) Halsey of Blair, Ne, Matthew (Keelee) Saunders, Lynn (Derek) Stover all of Omaha, Ne; and her greatest joy, her 7 great grandchildren, Ryker, Pyper and Dylan of Blair, Ne, Brynlee, Averee, Aubree and Bailee of Omaha, Ne.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ellen Russell; father, John Little; brother, Bill Russell; granddaughter, Brenda Halsey.

Joy enjoyed going many places with Ryker and Pyper, playing Bingo and getting her hair done. In her younger years she bowled in several leagues and loved the Casinos and horse races, she was very lucky at both! She did taxes for numerous people and considered them friends.

Joy will be cremated and has requested no services. The family will have a private burial at a future date.

Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com

4 Comments

  • Diane Andersen Posted August 6, 2024 12:24 pm

    So sorry for your loss Lori and family! Your mom was a true JOY to her beautiful family! My prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through this new chapter in your life.

  • Marion Mohr Posted August 6, 2024 11:02 pm

    I am so sorry for you loss Lori and family. It was a privilege to have known your mom.

  • Kitty DeSpain Posted August 12, 2024 6:16 pm

    So sorry to Lori and her family for your loss. She was such a big part of your family and you were so good to her in her life. She was such a good friend to me. She will be missed.🙏🙏

  • Jesse Overgard Posted August 13, 2024 1:11 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bob and Lori – and your families during this very hard time. Love you all.🙏❤️

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