Joy A. Kress

Joy A. Kress (nee Remensperger), age 77, of Fort Wright, KY, passed away on April 6, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Robert (Bob) J. Kress; sons, Brian Kress and Rob Kress (wife Jen); granddaughters, Rachel and Sydney Kress; sister, Carol Kinney. Joy was born to the late Roy and Matilda Remensperger on April 10, 1947. Joy was a 1965 graduate of Amelia High School. Joy had a distinguished career, serving as a long-time secretary at CG&E after gaining an Associate degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1969. After pausing her career to raise kids, she later obtained Bachelor's degrees in Management and Information Systems, in 1987 and 1990, respectively. She went on to become a computer programmer for Great American Insurance and Convergys. She loved cats, playing cards, family ancestry, bird watching, travel, HOT sunny weather, and had an insatiable sweet tooth. Joy played softball for CG&E and loved the Cincinnati Reds, she even had a Pete Rose signed baseball glove. Joy was also a longtime member of the Ft. Wright Garden Club. Light lunch to be served at St. Agnes Church following memorial service.