Joyah J. Daniel

It was a joyful day on June 15, 1963 when Joyah Junella, the first of eight children was born to Cecil and Elcelia Sutton in the Caribbean island nation of St. Kitts-Nevis. At an early age, she exemplified a passion for reading and acquiring knowledge. She grew up in a Seventh-day Adventist Christian family and has always enjoyed gospel music and studying the Bible, which was her favorite book. She started her early childhood education at home in Nevis where her mother taught her the fundamentals of reading and writing. She was then enrolled in the New River and St. James’ Primary schools where she completed her elementary education. At age 11, she started her high school education at the Charlestown Secondary School and subsequently, the Six Form College where she graduated at the top of her class. She was then awarded a full state scholarship to attend the University of the West Indies in Barbados where she obtained degrees in both History and English. She returned to Nevis and taught at the Charlestown Secondary School, her alma mater before travelling to London, England to embark on legal studies with the University of London external programme for international students. She was awarded a Bachelor of Laws Degree with Honours and was successfully called to the Bar of England and Wales at the Honourable Society of Middle Temple, London. She was also called to the local Bar of St. Kitts and Nevis and practiced there for a number of years. In 1997, she got married to Rae and that union produced three children - Rael, Joquame and Jarya. After the children were in preschool and elementary school she decided that it was time to get back into school herself. She obtained Masters Degrees in Business Administration, Health Care Administration and Theology. Her most recent pursuits were pursuing her Doctorate and obtaining her certification in chaplaincy through the Clinical Pastoral Education (C.P.E) with Florida Hospital. To complement that, she became the supervisor at Shepherd’s Hope, Orlando where medical services are provided to needy families in the community. Joyah was very active in church and community volunteerism throughout her life. She served in the Adventist Youth ministry (AY), Sabbath School, Adventurer, Pathfinders and Masterguide departments for many years. She was the parent school board representative for the Catalina Elementary school at the Orange County School Department, worked with inner city schools as the School Advisory Chair(SAC), and worked with Head Start as Board member of Advisory Council for Orange County, Florida. Significant accomplishments in non-profit administration and management included: Membership in the American College of Health Care Executives, American Association of Grant Professionals, American Grant Writers Association and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She also taught English as a second language at the Orlando English Institute. As a child of God, Joyah was very humble. She was a source of strength and encouragement to many because of her positive and upbeat attitude towards life. Her service and accomplishments were because she loved people and most importantly, she never forgot that God was the source of her strength. Joyah Sutton-Daniel leaves to mourn: Her husband: Rae Daniel Sons: Rael Daniel and Joquame Daniel. Daughter: Jarya Daniel. Step son: Rae Daniel II Parents: Cecil and Elclia Sutton. Father-in-law: Godfry David (Veronica) Brothers: Delroy Jeffers (Angela), Lorenzo Sutton, Daron Sutton and Mansell Sutton. Brother-in-law: Weston Daniel Sisters Lavern Wilkinson (Livingston Sr), Heidi-Lynn Sutton and Taffae Cadeau (Wednel). Sisters-in-law: Eva-Mae Hendrickson, Denise Pilgrim (Les), Sharon David and Linda David Uncles: Leroy Sutton (Celina), Irving Sutton, Ralph Sutton (Una), Walford Brandy (Bernadine ), Evan Brandy (Routhie), Percival Brandy, Winston Brandy (Judy), Michael Brandy Aunts: Elvira Walwyn (Vernon), Dawn Sutton (Phillip), Dr Janice Sutton-Tyson (Trevor), Anita Brandy, Nellie Brandy, Helen Daniel (Roosevelt) Nephews: Livingston Jr, Lavere, Shawnie Nieces: Sheila, Xenobria and Aamorie Special cousin Laughton Brandy (Lorna) Many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention Joyah Junella Sutton-Daniel June 15th 1963- April 17th 2013

Joyah J. Daniel

June 15, 1963 - April 17, 2013