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Joy Bee Platow

November 3, 1927 — August 6, 2020

Joy Bee Platow age 92, passed away on August 6, 2020 peacefully at home. A long time Rio Rancho resident, lovingly known as "Granny" by so many. She was a very loving, caring and dedicated wife, mother, grand-mother and great-grand-mother. Joy was preceded in death by her husband, Elroy "Pop" Platow.  She is survived by her 5 sons, Rory and wife Martie, Randy and wife Jill, Ryan and wife Monica, Kris, and Kerry and wife Paula; 9 grandchildren, Derek (Meghan), Heidi (Keith), Scott (Crystal), Jennifer (Matt) , Rhiannon, Olivia, Brooke, Kerian (George) and Robert (Casey) and 9 great-grand children Knox, Ally, Katie, Addy, Emma, Evie, Hayden, Maggie and Lilly.

She loved playing craps and mentored many new players including her sons and grand sons. She was a very welcoming individual which is why she was a perfect fit in her heading up the Welcome Wagon for new residences to the Rio Rancho area. She would shower them with local information and gifts to welcome them to the community. She was the founder of the Swimming Pool Task Force which ensures the Rio Rancho public pools remained open for the children of the city. She was the founder of the Westside Singles which provided an outlet for Senior Singles to meet and enjoy each other's company while gathering for monthly lunches and outings.

Open visitation will be held Tuesday evening, August 11, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.  Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 10:00 AM, Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.

You may attend Online Chapel Service at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82200598539  

You may attend Online Graveside Service will be available at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81827816644

Our Mother, the matriarch of the Platow Family, will be missed by so many and especially her grateful family.

The Family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Hospice of New Mexico or the ALS Foundation.

 

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Joy Bee Platow, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

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Visitation

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Mountain time)

Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel

4310 Sara Rd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Starts at 10:00 am (Mountain time)

Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel

4310 Sara Rd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

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