Shirley Joy WILLCOX [7951]

  General Notes:

CHOAT S Joy Death notice 24OCT2008 Death 79 late of Mount Barker Adelaide Advertiser 25OCT2008
CHOAT S Joy Funeral notice 03NOV2008 Funeral late of Mount Barker Adelaide Advertiser 29OCT2008

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Saturday 17 September 1949
MARRIAGE
WILLCOX-CHOAT.-The marriage of Joy, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarrie Willcox, of Uraidla, to Ronald Maxwell, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Choat, of Druids avenue, Stirling West, will be solemnised at St. Stephen's Church, Uraidla, on September 24, at 6.30 p.m.

Mount Barker and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Times Thursday 6 October 1949
Family Notices
Wedding Bells
CHOAT-WILLCOX
ON Saturday, 24th Sept., a very pretty wedding took place at St. Stephen's Church of England, Uraidla when Joy, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarrie Willcox, of Uraidla, was married to Ronald Maxwell, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Choat, of Stirling. The church had been very prettily decorated by friends of the bride with yellow daffodils and white broom, and lilies.
The bride looked very attractive as she entered the church on the arm of her father. Her ivory satin gown was trimmed with silk lace buttoned down the back, the very full skirt merging into a long train. Her long tulle veil was held in place by a coronet of orange blossom and she carried a sheaf of sweet peas and carnations.
Misses Eunice and Shirley Brooks (bride's cousins) and (Barbara Choat (bridegroom's sister) were bridesmaids looking charming in lavender net with lace over taffeta and carrying sheafs of pink carnations and sweet peas and haloes of pink carnations worn on their hair. Mr. David Scott, of Aldgate, was best man. While the register was being signed Mr. Jack Ewens sang "Give Thanks to God." As the happy couple walked from the church little Rosslyn Lockett (bridegroom's niece) and Lois Brooks (bride's cousin) hung good luck horseshoes on the arm of the bride. After the ceremony the bridal party and about 120 relatives and friends gathered at the Summertown hall where the reception was held. The usual toasts were honored and messages of congratulations read.
The young couple left by plane for Mt. Gambier where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride travelled in a pretty chartreuse green ensemble with accessories of London tan. The couple will settle in their new home at Stirling East.

The Advertiser Saturday 25 October 2008
Death Notices:
CHOAT, S Joy (nee Willcox), - Of Mount Barker
Passed away peacefully On October 24, 2008. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Ron for 59 years. Loving and caring mother of Helen and Phil, Ken and Ellen, Deirdre and Steve, Debbie and Greg. Adored Gran of eight grandchildren and their partners, Great-Gran of eight. Many thanks to the Stirling and St. Andrews Hospitals staff for their kindness and support. To hear your voice to see your smile, to sit and talk to you a while. To be together in the same way would be our greatest wish today.
Much love, daughter Helen, son-in-law Phil, Gran to Kendall, Daniel, Tenille and Sean. Great-Gran to Oscar, Meg, Matilda and Abby.
Dearest Mum, Your love and kindness will never be forgotten. Thanks for all the good times, you were the best mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother anyone could wish for. You will be sadly missed always by Ken, Ellen, Chris, Laela and Max; Peter and Tash.
Your were such a beautiful, caring mother and Gran. When we saw you smiling, our hearts smiled too. We have so many memories which remain in our hearts forever. Loved always, Deirdre, Steve, Jody and Anthony, Jason and Cooper, Ahlia.
Dear Mum, You have left us with many wonderful memories and you will always be in our hearts. Rest in Peace Love Greg, Debbie, Sean, Catherine, Necia, Adam and little Grace.
Funeral details to be advised at a later date. Adelaide Hills Funerals Carr & Kleemann Family Mt Barker 83982244 Accredited Member AFDA.
CHOAT, Joy. - Much loved daughter to Deirdre and Steve, mother-inlaw to Rob (deceased). Treasured Gran to Jason, Jody and Anthony. Adored Great-gran from Wool Bay to Cooper and Ahlia. Tr5easured memories will live in our hearts forever. Gran we will miss you.

The Advertiser Wednesday 29 October 2008
CHOAT, S. Joy (nee Wilcox). - of Mount Barker. Please refer to Funeral Notice.
Funeral Notice:
CHOAT. - THE RELATIVES and FRIENDS of JOY CHOAT of Mount Barker are invited to attend the Celebration of her Life to be held ENTIRELY in the Carr & Kleemann Funeral Chapel, 1 Morphett Street, Mount Barker on MONDAY, November 3 at 2.30 p.m. followed by a private cremation. Adelaide Hills Funerals Carr & Kleemann Family Mt Barker 83982244 Accredited Member AFDA.

Joy married Ronald Maxwell CHOAT [7950] [MRIN: 2836], son of Harley Maxwell CHOAT [7930] and Sophia Ruth MILNE [7934], on 24 Sep 1949 in St Stephen's Church, Uraidla, South Australia. (Ronald Maxwell CHOAT [7950] was born on 2 Sep 1928 in Mount Barker, South Australia, died on 12 Oct 2009 and was cremated on 20 Oct 2009 in Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.)