EAST DURHAM – Joy E. Nolan passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

            Joy was born in Albany on February 2, 1971 and was raised in Albany, she also lived in Berne and East Durham.  She worked for many years as a waitress.  Joy enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, camping, making memories with her grandkids, nieces and nephews.

            Joy is survived by her sister, Nancy Nolan (Tom Martin); brother, Kenneth Nolan (Eulla Nolan); parents, Joyce and Larry Williams; children, Jaqulin Hulsopple (Matthew Halterman), Kenneth Hulsopple, Elizabeth Rapp (Marshall) (William Rapp), Nicky Apple; her boyfriend, Daniel Sitterly: grandkids, Daniel C. Sitterly, Kenneth J.C. Hulsopple, Colten Rapp, Alexander Sitterly, Braxton Hulsopple, Amelia Johnson, Mason Rapp, Lily Rapp; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

            Joy’s wish was for private cremation.  Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Saturday, May 16th from 1 until 3 p.m. at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 State Route 81, Greenville.  Condolences may be posted at ajcunninghamfh.com.