JOY BARNWELL Obituary, Death – It is with deep sadness that we must tell you of the passing of Founding Member JOY BARNWELL. It will be difficult to move forward without her contributions. It is with deep sorrow that I must inform you that we will move forward in this manner. In spite of the fact that we are deeply sorry to inform you of the circumstances and share this news with you, we want you to know that during this challenging period, our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a wonderful and compassionate lady who represented St. Vincent, and she was one of the friendliest persons I have ever had the pleasure of interacting with. She was the person who introduced me to St. Vincent.
She served as the official delegate for Saint Vincent. Her support for the island nation of St. Vincent was a significant part of what kindled my interest in making the trip there. During the time that she was employed by IWB, she acted as a guide and adviser to a substantial number of our organization’s employees, primarily concentrating on matters relating to concerns of inclusivity and diversity. She exemplified the quality of being someone who would always be there to provide a helping hand to those around her who were going through difficult times by being the kind of person who would do so.
Shortly after the complaint was made, Joy’s son, who is 27 years old and has been accused of killing his mother, was found and detained. He is facing charges of second-degree murder in connection with the incident.
Not only do we convey our deepest condolences to Joy’s immediate family, but also to her extended family here at IWB, who have been like a second family to her. To the extent that you are able, please accept the sincere expressions of compassion that we offer. Please accept our condolences. To say that the news has left me feeling stunned and upset would be an understatement on my part; rather, it has left me feeling all of those feelings in spades because it has left me feeling all of those emotions in spades. To say that the news has left me feeling stunned and upset would be an understatement on my part. To say that the information has left me feeling astonished and heartbroken would be an overstatement on my part; in fact, I do not feel either of those things at this time.
When Joy took the decision to quit the world of corporate America and instead establish a consulting and coaching company where she could contribute her experience in the field of diversity and inclusion, we worked together in an incredibly intimate and cooperative manner. The decision that Joy made had a major impact on how we arrived at the idea that we should work together. Joy was in her 70th year, despite the fact that she appeared to be in her 50s and conducted herself in a manner that was consistent with someone who was a great deal younger than she was.
Her appearance and behavior were both consistent with someone who was a great lot younger than they were. Both her outward appearance and the way she carried herself were reminiscent of someone in their twenties or thirties. You have my word that I will keep you informed of any new information regarding the funeral arrangements that may become available in the future. I am very sorry for your loss. I am sorry to learn that a beloved member of your family recently passed away.