Joy Annette Surratt was born on July 21 1968 to Jacquelyn Jackson and A.D Jackson in Jackson Michigan. She had five siblings John Sr., Jody, James Jeffery Sr. and Mia Harris. She only had one child a daughter name Joie and also two step children. Joy fell in love with Barry Surratt in the early 90’s. They had a loving and devoted relationship which lasted for 22 years until his death. She had many Nieces and nephew, Tamara, Jon Jr. Alexis, Adam, Alan, Joel, Ayala, Anesa, Aaron, Jeffery jr., Bubba and Rara,. She was a loving and caring person toward her family and friends.