Mason City in the early 1990s and stayed to be close to her mother, Agnes. Joy was an avid reader and enjoyed murder mysteries as well as historical fiction. She was also an accomplished journalist and continued writing for the Mason City Globe Gazette, publishing her last article shortly before her death. In addition to writing, Joy loved her cats. She had several throughout her life and could tell you stories about each and every one--from Jinx to Tammy to Brister, Kvetch and Sam. Her last few cats were all loved but Junior was her favorite. Joy was preceded in death by her father, Vanzo, mother Agnes, sister Mary Anne, step-father Leland, and ex-husband, Patrick. She is survived by her daughters Annie Boyd and Jessica Boyd and her granddaughter Kathleen Truskolaski, sisters Peggy Spore and Diane Drennen, as well as many friends here in Mason City. No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal welfare charity of your choice. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Joy-M-Drennen?obId=3822675#/obituaryInfo