Joy celebrated her 100 years birthday on 27 March 2023 at Kandahar Court in Masterton. Joy lived in Eketāhuna for a number of years, meeting her 2nd husband, Maurice Parsons, through the Eketāhuna Golf Club.
Joy volunteered at the Eke Op Shop, made jewellery, loved going to the Market days in the Wairarapa and selling Avon products. She was very keen to keep fit so enjoyed Gym every Monday morning, exercising on the mini trampoline and she loved ball room dancing.
Joy received cards from :
King Charles and Camilla
NZ Governor General
NZ Prime Minister
Mayor of Masterton