Joy Lou Cardwell, formerly of Russell County

Joy Lou Cardwell, retired school teacher in the Russell County school system, died Thursday at her home in Middlesboro.

She is survived by her husband:   William “Bill” Cardwell.

Two children survive:   A.T and (Dave) Young of Middlesboro,  and William Henry Cardwell (Leah) of Russell Springs, and a grand-daughter Lillie.

Also surviving are a brother, Larry (Rita) Gosser, and two sisters, Jane Johnson and Linda (Kenny) McFarland, all of Russell
Springs, along with a host of nieces and nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Garfield and Alma Gosser.

There will be Celebration of Life service on Saturday, January 22, at 11:00 a.m. at the Russell Springs United Methodist Church.  The family will receive friends starting at 10:00 a.m.

The family requests that everyone wears masks.     ln lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to be made in Joy’s honor to the Gateway Christian School,  1 Gateway Drive, Middlesboro, Ky. 40955