Obituary for Joy I. Freedman
Joy I. Freedman,, of Towson, MD, passed away on Sunday, May 30th, 2021 at the age of 52. She is survived by her wife, Lisa Gilden; son, Cole Jacob Stone Freedman; co-parent and dear friend, Jocelyn Stone; step-sons, Benjamin Gilden-Weiner and Samuel Gilden-Weiner; niece, Grace Heinecke; nephews, Hunter and Ian Heinecke; brother, Ross Freedman. She was predeceased by her parents, Janet and Leonard Liberman and Ronald Freedman.
Joy leaves a legacy of love and generosity, having had an immeasurable impact on many lives, human and canine. She was a tireless and passionate advocate, and an inspiration to everyone who knew her. A caring and devoted mother, wife, and friend, Joy was greatly loved by so many and will be deeply missed.
A private funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at 2:30 pm. Others are welcome to watch virtually via the webcasting link. Interment private. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Colon Cancer Alliance, 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1066, Washington, DC 20005 or TRU Rescue, The Joy Freedman Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 27, Phoenix, MD 21131 or any other local dog rescue. The family will be in mourning at 408 Donegal Drive, Towson, MD 21286, Wednesday following the service until 6 pm and then 7-9 pm, Thursday, 1:30 - 4:30pm and 7:00-9:00pm, and Friday, 1:30 - 4:30pm.
Joy leaves a legacy of love and generosity, having had an immeasurable impact on many lives, human and canine. She was a tireless and passionate advocate, and an inspiration to everyone who knew her. A caring and devoted mother, wife, and friend, Joy was greatly loved by so many and will be deeply missed.
A private funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at 2:30 pm. Others are welcome to watch virtually via the webcasting link. Interment private. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Colon Cancer Alliance, 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1066, Washington, DC 20005 or TRU Rescue, The Joy Freedman Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 27, Phoenix, MD 21131 or any other local dog rescue. The family will be in mourning at 408 Donegal Drive, Towson, MD 21286, Wednesday following the service until 6 pm and then 7-9 pm, Thursday, 1:30 - 4:30pm and 7:00-9:00pm, and Friday, 1:30 - 4:30pm.