A DEATH
HAS OCCURRED
september 11, 1932 – october 22, 2025
Joy Darlene Moeckel-Day, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on September 11, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, grew up in Tacoma, Washington, and in her early 20s lived in San Francisco, California, where her vibrant spirit flourished.
Joy’s life was filled with music and laughter. As a professional yodeler and a member of various singing groups, including the Sweet Adelines, she shared her love for music with everyone she met. She also enjoyed the art of dance, teaching dance in her youth, which exemplified her passion for creativity and expression. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Joy dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a caregiver in the healthcare industry and providing foster care to those in need, showcasing her unwavering compassion and generosity.
She was a devoted Christian, regularly attending church and instilling her faith in her family. Joy’s love for life was evident in her many hobbies, especially gardening and walking, as well as her enthusiasm for exploring new places through travel. A social butterfly, she never knew a stranger and brought joy to the lives of those around her.
Joy is survived by her children, Julie Moeckel-Dunn, Karen Moeckel, Sharon (Gregory) Unger, and Paul Moeckel. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren: Ashley (Andreas) Garcia, Kayla (Luke) Dunn-Taylor, Phillip Dunn, Abigail Dunn, Chase Moeckel, Aaron Moeckel, Morgan Moeckel, Autumn Moeckel, Jacob Moeckel, Matthew Moeckel, Kelsey Huseman, and Kaitlyn Huseman, as well as her five great-grandchildren.
Joy was preceded in death by her husband, Odas Day, parents, Noel and Betty Marquis, sister, Carolyn Marquis, and brother, William Marquis.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 2155 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231 (Follow the BLUE Line). Family and friends will process to Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 11000 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249 for a 2:00pm burial.
Memorial contributions in honor of Joy can be made to the Dementia Society of America at https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate.
Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
Friday, October 31st, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
11000 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249
“To the family of joy day, I worked with Joy at Trustwell Fairfield place, she was very pleasant Sweet lady that I enjoy seeing every morning. At breakfast Joy and I love to yodel that was our morning thing. Joy will be miss very much. Love you Joy Day 😘😘😘. Anthony Lindsay 😢”
10/30/2025
“Joy’s name fit her. Whatever life’s circumstances, she had the joy of the Lord and it was infectious. She was a strong witness to the Bible and the power of the Holy Spirit. One of her favorite hymns was “No one ever cared for me like Jesus,” partly because her relationship with Jesus was so meaningful. She stayed in love with God and lived by faith. Her example is part of her legacy. Maurice Dunn”
10/24/2025
“Praying for your family, I know Joy will be missed but know she is singing in Heaven with our heavenly father. Peace and comfort to you all.”
10/24/2025
“I knew Joy thru Julie. I stayed at their house a lot. Julie, Joy and I always went to church together. I always heard her sing. She was really good at it. I remember when she joined the Sweet Adeline’s. She always made me laugh and she was always smiling. She will really be missed. ❤️”
10/23/2025
“Julie and Family, I knew Joy since l was a baby, l hadn’t seen her in many years but always thought alot of her, such a sweet woman. I know she will be missed by all of you God Bless you All and take comfort in knowing she is resting in out Heavenly Fathers arms.Peace be with you All.”
10/23/2025
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