Lifelong Freehold Resident Dies at 79

Joyce B. Okerson, 79, of Freehold died at The Manor surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 27.

Okerson, was born and raised in Freehold Borough and was a lifelong Freehold resident. She worked at Cordts Flowers and Flowers by Jean as a Bridal Consultant, and was a member of the Pokahantus Club.

Okerson, was predeceased by two brothers, James Everett Barkalow, Jr. and Forman D. Barkalow. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles Henry Okerson, III; one son, Charles E. Okerson and his wife, Kathy of Farmingdale; two daughters, Laurie Brinkman and her husband, Paul of Jackson and Ginny King and her husband, Michael of Brick; six grandchildren, Chas Okerson and his wife, Jennifer, Jared Okerson and his wife, Alysan, Kyle Okerson and his wife, Christina, Nicole Robbins and her husband, Tim, Brittany Brinkman and Rachel Brinkman; five great grandchildren, L.J., Catie, Amber, Kyle and Kellen; and loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home on Monday, April 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Tuesday, April 2 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery. For information, directions or condolence messages, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.