Joyce B. Okerson, 79, of Freehold passed away at The Manor surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Joyce was born and raised in Freehold Borough and was a lifelong Freehold resident. She worked at Cordts Flowers and Flowers by Jean as a Bridal Consultant, and was a member of the Pokahantus Club.
Joyce was predeceased by two brothers, James Everett Barkalow, Jr. and Forman D. Barkalow. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles Henry Okerson, III; one son, Charles E. Okerson and his wife, Kathy of Farmingdale; two daughters, Laurie Brinkman and her husband, Paul of Jackson and Ginny King and her husband, Michael of Brick; six grandchildren, Chas Okerson and his wife, Jennifer, Jared Okerson and his wife, Alysan, Kyle Okerson and his wife, Christina, Nicole Robbins and her husband, Tim, Brittany Brinkman and Rachel Brinkman; five great grandchildren, L.J., Catie, Amber, Kyle and Kellen; and loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Monday, April 1, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Beverly Jones officiating. Interment to follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold. For information, directions or condolence messages, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com

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