Joy Ellenore (nee Horst) Duns

May 18, 1937 - November 9, 2021

Joy Ellenore (nee Horst) Duns, age 84 of Mentor, passed away November 9, 2021 at Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mentor. She was born May 18, 1937 in Toledo, OH to the late Edwin and Virginia (nee Minke) Horst. Joy loved to garden and enjoyed volunteering at nursing homes. She sang in the church choir and enjoyed teaching bible school to preschool aged children. She relished spending time with her grandchildren and could often be found taking them to Southern Ohio or the Holden Arboretum. Her creativity led to many beautiful paintings and crafting projects. She was a devoted wife and homemaker. She enjoyed playing the piano and keyboard, ice skating and golfing. She always saw the good in others and devoted her life to scripture and God. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert “Bob” Duns; loving mother of daughters, Julie (William III) Headings and Jenny (Edward) Sas. Cherished grandmother of William, Robert and Madelyn Headings, and Morgan and Camille Sas; Great grandmother to Magnolia Cline; dearest sister to Judy (Raymond) Klinect and Jane (Robert) Kautzman. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Mentor, OH. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com.