Joy Renee Sexton born July 13, 1973 in Detroit was set free from the bonds of this earthly life on Sept 10, 2025.
Left to remember her amazing but shortened life are her daughter Kynze Gilbert (19), her stepson Ken D. Gilbert (25), sister Chelsea Plymale, brother Ian Kummer, nephew Paul Heck, and her parents Lorin and Joseph Kummer.
She leaves behind many other caring family members and dear friends. Her last few years found her also surrounded by devoted health care workers who were essential to her well-being during her illness and disability.
Those closest to Joy knew that she had her finger in everything. She loved animals and spent time as a veterinarian technician, and was a lifelong animal rescuer. She loved frogs, butterflies and hummingbirds. Her beautiful and brightly colored tattoos were the stuff of legend. She was a fabulous cook, an avid reader, loved to garage sale, go on day adventures and spend time with family and friends.
A memorial will be held in the late fall.
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