Joy Allen Gallion, 68, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in St. George, Utah. She was born August 14, 1949, in American Fork, Utah, to Glen Maxwell and Joan Murdoch.

Joy grew up in Rexburg, Idaho and graduated from Ricks College.  She loved to hike, enjoyed nature and loved to spend time with her family.  She had an amazing sense of humor and shone brighter than most could ever dream of.

She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved her Heavenly Father dearly.

She is survived by her daughter, Katrina (John) Folchert, Flagstaff, Arizona; 4 granddaughters: Toria Putich, Carrie (Austin) Hanny, Emma Haney and Brooke Haney; sister, Mary Ellen (Noel) Ladle and brother JB (Donna) Maxwell.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Judy Zundel, husbands: Kerry Allen and Donald Gallion, and daughter, Mandy Allen.

Joy was greatly loved and was truly a joy to all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Morningside LDS Chapel, 930 So. Morningside Dr, St. George, Utah, A visitation will be held   Monday, prior to service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the St. George City Cemetery.