Joy Sue Gurnick

March 10, 1935 - April 24, 2025

Per Sue’s request there will be no services.

Joy Sue Gurnick, 90, of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

She was born March 10, 1935, in Jonesville, VA, to the late Lon Boyd Hall and Mary (Wilder) Hall Graves.

Sue was a 1954 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. She went on to marry Robert William Gurnick in 1955 who preceded her in death. Sue then attended beauty college and worked for a short time before starting her family.

While her children were young, she was an active den mother for the Boy Scouts of America at St. Boniface Church. Sue later began driving a school bus for the Lafayette School Corporation.

Sue and Robert divorced in 1983. At that time, she began working for the City of Lafayette in the Water Works Department for several years while also working part time at Target in customer service.

After retiring from the City of Lafayette and Target, she became a school bus aid for the Lafayette School Corporation, and in addition to, she worked as a caregiver for the elderly.

She had a great love for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with her family. Her passions included the pool, the beach and ocean, quilting, cooking and her monthly luncheons with her high school classmates.

Surviving are her five children, Bill (Brenda) Gurnick of Lafayette, Bob (Jennifer) Gurnick of Lafayette, Steve (Linda) Gurnick of Pine Village, Sam Gurnick of Lafayette and Cricket (Greg) Rhoda of Lafayette. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Sue was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Hall and Carl Hall.

Per Sue’s request there will be no services.

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Joy Sue Gurnick, 90, of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was born March 10, 1935, in Jonesville, VA, to the late Lon Boyd Hall and Mary (Wilder) Hall Graves. Sue was a 1954 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. She went on to marry Robert William Gurnick in 1955 who precededContinue Reading

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Steve & Linda, So sorry for your loss, keep the memories alive, it helps so much. Keeping you in my prayers.

"I was so saddened to hear of Mother's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family."

SUE WAS A GREAT FRIEND ---SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS :(

Dear Sam, Cricket and the Gurnick Family. My thoughts are prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I have fond memories of your wonderful mother. She was always so kind!

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Thoughts and prayers, we are sorry to hear of your loss.

Sue so sad to read about your passing. You were a pleasure to see at family birthdays and the holidays at Bill and Ninas I will Miss you very much but will bring a smile to my face when I think about all the memories I have of you. Rest in peace. Matt Arnett

Brenda, Bill & family. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers to all of you.

Dearest Sam, Cricket and Gurnick Family! Wishing you strength and comfort during this difficult time! I loved the stories you would share about her and she raised some wonderful people! Hugs to you!

My Deepest Condolences to the family, Sue helped Raise a lot of kids, not just her own.

My sincerest condolences to the Gurnick family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

We will miss our beautiful Silver Fox. There is no doubt that you will be missed by all of us. You were truly given the correct name at birth, because you are the Joy! Special prayers for the family.

So sorry for your loss. Sue was always smiles and happy when I’d see her. She was a true gem.

Much love to the Gurnick family. Sue was a wonderful person. God bless you all. ❤️

Bill and Brenda. So sorry for the loss of your mom. Hugs to you both

So sorry for your loss. Sam you have your mom's happy look!

We are so sorry for the loss of your mom, she was such a wonderful and loving person. We are sending our condolences and love to your family. She has touched so many lives.

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Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

My deepest sympathy and condolences to you Megan and family. Loosing a grandma is really hard. Cherish all your beautiful memories. She will be missed. You carry her in your heart and treasure all the beautiful memories. Prayers for comfort and strength through this difficult journey. May she RIP .

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