Joy Marian Karkos

Joy Marian Karkos, 71Joy Marian Karkos, 71, died on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at Phoenix – St. Luke Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz., following a five-month battle with respiratory illness. Born Dec. 14, 1936, in Portland, Maine, Joy was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Fagone. She was raised from infancy by her adoptive parents, the late George and Doris Fletcher of East Dixfield, Maine. Joy is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dennis; Children: Terry and Rebekah Karkos of East Dixfield, Maine; Larry and Kathy Karkos of Queen Creek, Ariz.; Laurie Karkos of Apache Junction, Ariz.; Jeff and Brenda Karkos of Apache Junction, Ariz.; Scott and Caryn Karkos of Las Vegas, Nev.; and Robbie Karkos of Mesa, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren: Kimberly and Zack Barricklow of Gilbert, Ariz; Kristy Karkos of Queen Creek, Ariz.; Kyle Karkos of Apache Junction, Ariz.; Joshua and Matthew Karkos, both of Austin, Texas; and Kyerstin and Ginger Clay, both of Apache Junction, Ariz.; Morgan Leigh and Cody Karkos of Las Vegas, Nev.; Daylen Karkos of Mesa, Ariz.; and Jodeci Jarmolowicz of Apache Junction, Ariz.; and five great-grandchildren: Chase Matthew, Taylor Maegan, and Seth Mason Barricklow, all of Gilbert, Ariz.; and Hannah Baca and Kadync Kona, both of Apache Junction, Ariz.; and Joy's brother: Frank and Judy Fagone of Gray, Maine. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Apache Junction Baptist Church, 2229 W. Broadway Ave., Apache Junction, Ariz., with Pastor Greg Bowers officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Those wishing to send words of comfort to the family may do so by writing: Dennis Karkos, 157 South Saguaro Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85220.