L. Joy (Thompson) Sollman

SOLLMAN, Leatrice "Joy" (nee Thompson) passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Fairvern Nursing Home at the age of 90.  Joy is predeceased by husband Stanley and daughter Carol Oke.  She is loved and cherished by her daughter Sherry and her husband Neil Markle.  Proud grandmother of Heather Baker (Paul), Christopher Oke, Greg Oke, Brad Oke, Carmen Yeo (Jeff) and Ryan Markle (Brandi).  Great-grandmother of Matthew and Ethan Baker, Zachery Oke, Paige and J.J. Oke, Hailey and Cameron Oke, Cameron and Jenna Yeo and Mikayla and Regan Markle.

Mom was a devoted mother and friend.  She enjoyed cooking, spending time with family and helping others.  She was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need and often did just that.

"To Those I Love"
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love.  You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness
I thank you for the love you have shown
but now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories with your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
and if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All of my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone
I'll greet you with a smile, and welcome you home.
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A funeral service will not be held at this time due to Covid-19 restrictions.  As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers donations to Huntsville Hospital Foundation www.huntsvillehospitalfoundation.com would be greatly appreciated.  Messages of condolence can be left at www.billingsleyfuneralhome.com