BROTHERTON,
Joy Latreece
(Maiden Name: Yell)
Kingman Daily Miner, Kingman, AZ -
Published on June 8, 2014 -
Joy Latreece Brotherton was born on Oct. 5, 1938, in Gilbert. Joy passed
away on May 19, 2014, which brings our deepest sorrow. Joy was preceded
in death by her parents, Raymond and Nettie Yell, and her two sisters,
Evelyn Short and Delores Erickson. Joy moved to Kingman in 1963, and we
were fortunate to have her for the next 51 years.
When Joy was 12 and 13 years old she was preaching in her church. Joy
and her family were very close to the Lord and always tried to remember
their roots and actions. She trusted and tried to live by His word.
Her family moved to Southern California in 1941. She went to school and
graduated from high school in 1956. Her family moved to Arizona in 1964.
Joy was the Palo Christi School secretary, the only grade school in
Kingman at the time, and later became the administrative secretary to
the CEO for Mohave County General Hospital. She was very instrumental in
the move from downtown to the present Hilltop location of what became
Kingman Regional Medical Center.
On Aug. 1, 1969, Joy married Charles "Butch" Brotherton. She and her
husband started their own business; she kept books and ran the office
for many years, until she decided to go into real estate. In 1982, Joy
earned her real estate license and joined Century 21- Barbara Ricca
Realty, staying there for 30 years. Joy became the 25th president of the
Kingman Golden Valley Association of Realtors in 1989. In 2012, Joy was
elected to the Mohave County supervisor's position in the newly formed
District 4 and that became her primary area of focus.
Whatever Joy endeavored, she excelled at and mastered. She was extremely
dedicated to her tasks and excelled in all of them. She was loved by all
she worked with and her clients were always very loyal.
Joy had a passion and extreme determination when she was trying to make
something worthwhile. Joy had a saying that she lived by in Kingman and
Mohave County: "My roots run deep, but my passion for this community
runs deeper." We are going to remember Joy Brotherton for a long time to
come. She has left her mark on our community, but even greater she has
now left her mark on Mohave County.
There will be a memoriam in her honor at Lee Williams Auditorium at 2
p.m. June 19, 2014, in hopes many will share their memories of her and
what wonders she performed. Everyone is welcome to come and tell your
tales and honor a very special person in our community. If anyone would
like to send cards or messages, please send to 1655 N. Sierra Vista
Ave., Kingman, AZ 86409. The family would love to hear from you.
Joy is survived by her husband, Butch Brotherton, along with:
Six children: Michael (Debbi) Brotherton, Melody Blair, Mavis Turner,
Carrie (Darren) Welty, Kelli (Gary) Brock and Camy (John) Finley
Sixteen grandchildren: Jason (Ericka) Johnson, Andrew (Lindsay) Johnson,
Shay (Brent) Timco, Sean (Angie) Billingsley, Sandra Mott, Shantel Mott,
Jamin Logsdon, Ursula (Shawn) Hollon, Alexis Matthews, Tosha (Matt)
O'Neill, Katelyn Lintel, Cassie (Chris) Vroegh, Amanda (Lance) Randall,
Samantha (Brian) Nako, Danielle (Neal) Weaver, Dionne (Dario) Munoz
26 great-grandchildren: Jasiana and Charlanderia Johnson; Carlos, Ethan
and Daniel Billingsley; Jazmyn and Jayden Mott; Kaylee Logsdon; Julia,
Ashton and Ava Joy Hollon; Hailey, Arin Grace and David Puaa and Quinn,
Molly O'Neill; Zane Vroegh; Eathan, Tytan and Ryker Randall; Braden,
Ashlyn and Leighton Nako; Aubry and Neal Jr. Weaver; Wyatt Munoz.
One niece: Elna Donson
Three nephews: Tom (Linda) Short, John (Cindy) Short, Ray (Suzy) Short