Joy Stickney Rodriguez, born February 15, 1938, passed away peacefully Monday, April 17, 2023 at her residence. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Jose Rodriguez, Jr., her parents Frank and Violet (Pierce) Stickney, her brothers Frank, Jr (Mary) and Clyde (Mildred) Stickney.

Joy is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews across the U.S.

A graduate of Key West High School, Joy was active in the Key West Association of Realtors and the Key West Women's Club and served as an officer in both organizations. In her professional life, she was a vice president at First Federal Savings & Loan Association, and she was also a Realtor with Preferred Properties Key West.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or online at michaeljfox.org.

The family is so appreciative of her caregivers - Belkis, IIene, Claudia, and Juana - who took excellent care of Joy and allowed her to remain in her home.

A funeral mass will be held at the Basilica of St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Burial following the mass in the family plot at the City of Key West Cemetery.

Professional services entrusted to Key West Mortuary 328 Truman Avenue Key West, FL 33040.