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Joy Wootton Obituary

Joy Marie Wootton, 43, of Cortez, Colorado, died 7/28/2025, Cortez, Colorado, Born 3/3/1982. A service will be held at 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Yellow Car Country Wines in Cortez, Colorado. Born at the military hospital in Minot, North Dakota, on a rare warm 33 degree day, when the high had not been above 0 degrees in 45 days. Joy came into this world a literal and symbolic burst of light-her arrival celebrated not only for the beautiful baby girl she was but also for the sudden warmth that seemed to accompany her. Her name was Joy, and she lived up to it every day of her life. For a full obituary, please visit https://www.hoodmortuary.com/obituaries/joy-wootton.

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Published by The Journal on Aug. 16, 2025.

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Yellow Car Country Wines & Meads

802 S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321

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