Joy Ann Morgan

Joy Ann (Strawderman)Morgan

February 17,1962-March 31, 2026

Joy passed away peacefully in Hospice care at The Gardens at Aldersgate in Topeka, Kansas on March 31, 2026, after a courageous long-term illness. Joy was 64.

Joy was born in Eldorado, Ks to Jack G. & Dorothy J. Strawderman. Joy last of four daughters. Joy graduated from Lawrence High in 1980. Joy moved & lived in many zip codes & wore many hats before making Emporia her home with her son Jeff. Joy opened J-Mo's bar & karaoke business. Joy traveled all around Emporia bringing fun & laughter with her songs, including " I love this bar" by Toby Keith, one song regularly requested. These were the happiest days of Joys life.

Joy was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey A. Morgan in 2006; Sister Tressa C. Finley in 2006 & Father Jack G. Strawderman in 2002.

Joy is survived by her mother, Dorothy J. Strawderman (Emporia); sisters Carolyn S. Williams (Colorado) & Jacky L. Tidwell (Lawrence, Ks). Many nephews, nieces. Sometimes the best family isn't blood. Rick & Bonnie Rose of Lawrence, Ks has been the best support to Joy in her life. Joy called them Aunt & Uncle.

Celebration of Life for Joy will be Monday. April 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home with the visitation a half-hour prior to the service. There will be a reception following at the former J-Mos location, now Gemini 518 Commercial in Emporia. We will share memories along with some Karaoke. Per Joys request NO BLACK please.