07-05-2025
Funeral of the Queen of Bicton Street to take place
Funeral of the Queen of Bicton Street to take place
An Exmouth woman who was affectionately known as "The Queen of Bicton Street" has died aged 95.
The funeral of Joy Williams, MBE, takes place this Friday (May 9).
A website, raising funds for Devon Gardens Trust, has also been set up online.
Born on April 27, 1929, Mrs Audrey Francis Joy Williams was chairman for the Education and Events Committee for the Devon Gardens Trust. Awarded an MBE in the 2011 New Year Honours List for services to children, she died on April 2, 2025.
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Joy was the mother of The Bicton Inn's landlady Alison Brockbank and grandmother to Zoe and Ben Brockbank.
According to a post from the family on social media and from Otter Valley Funerals, Joy's funeral service is at East Devon Crematorium, London Road, Strete Ralegh, Whimple, Exeter EX5 2PT at 11.30am on Friday May 9. 'Anyone who wants to pay their respect' is invited. Family flowers only.
That's followed by a wake at 1pm at Exmouth's Ocean on Queen's Drive. Dress code is 'colourful and smart'. Celebrations of Joy's life will continue at the Bicton Inn, Bicton Street, from 5pm.
A website – with donations for Devon Gardens Trust – is now available online. To make a donation, visit:
