Spread JOY in Memory and Honor of Mary Joy Moosman

Mary Joy Moosman was a vibrant, compassionate, intelligent, and selfless young lady, born on June 19, 2006, whose life was tragically cut short on May 20, 2024, following a car accident, just days before she was set to graduate as a distinguished honor grad from Troup County High School in LaGrange, Georgia. Mary Joy's infectious smile and generous spirit touched everyone she met, and her story since this tragedy has touched and changed people’s lives near and far. Mary Joy was recently accepted into the University of Georgia where she planned to attend this fall to major in Political Science and then law school. She loved her family, school, friends, teachers, community, Taylor Swift, her dog Teddy, and her beloved white jeep. Mary Joy excelled academically and athletically, and proudly served as captains of both THS competition cheerleading and varsity soccer teams. She was an active and long time participant in Troup County 4H and many school clubs and organizations. Some of these included National Honor Society, Beta Club, Interact, Student Council, and others. She served her community, often selflessly and willingly giving her time and talents whether it be reading at her home church, Holy Family Catholic Church in Lanett, Alabama, assisting with local food drives, serving as a 4H volunteer and certified teen leader, keeping the pitch count at recreation games, serving as volunteer at Hawkes Library summer reading camps, and serving the local elementary schools as a Troup High School Ambassador. Mary Joy lived a beautiful life and accomplished so much in her 17 years.

From a young age, Mary Joy demonstrated a remarkable empathy and a genuine desire to love and serve others. Although she displays all types of love languages whether it be encouraging her teammates on and off the field, or spending quality time with her family and friends, we all agree that her biggest love language was Gift Giving. She worked two jobs, Solomon’s Department Store in LaGrange and Johnny’s Pizza in West Point, and would quickly use her earnings to carefully and thoughtfully hand pick the perfect gift to whomever was on the receiving end at that time. Her biggest JOY was seeing the joy she brought you as the recipient of her special gifts. She was a constant beacon of light for others.

Mary Joy had a passion for learning and a love for life that was evident in everything she did. Whether she was on the soccer field, cheer mat, in the classroom, spending time with her family and many cousins, or volunteering her time, she gave her all with a heart full of JOY. Her dream was to continue her education at UGA and make a difference in the world, and she was well on her way to achieving that goal.

In the wake of this heartbreaking loss, we are setting up this GoFundMe page to honor Mary Joy Moosman's memory and continue her legacy of spreading JOY.

The funds raised will serve multiple purposes:

1- Medical Expenses: Funds will help cover the medical expenses incurred during Mary Joy’s care at Grady Hospital following the accident and costs associated with her funeral and memorial services.

2- Community Support and Scholarships: Funds will help the Moosman/Robinson family establish scholarships in Mary Joy's name and support community initiatives that were close to her heart, ensuring her spirit of giving lives on.

Your generous contributions will help alleviate the financial burden on Mary Joy's family during this difficult time and ensure that her legacy of compassion and generosity continues to impact the community. Thank you for helping us celebrate the life of Mary Joy Moosman and keep her memory alive through acts of kindness and support.

With love,

Momma Amber and Siblings: Taylor, John Triston, Hailey, & Liam

MJ’s top 3 favorite Taylor Swift songs are: All Too Well (10 minute version), You’re On Your Own Kid, and Long Live. Please listen to these when you have a chance.

Obituary Link: Obituary Link

LaGrange Daily News article written and submitted by MJ’s Momma, Amber Robinson-Moosman: LDN