Joy Wilderman

Joy Marlene Wilderman, 93, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Redbanks Colonial Terrace Nursing Home in Sebree, KY.
She was born on March 19, 1932, in Frisco, IN, to the late Luther Caniff and Adelia Pavey Caniff. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Ray Wilderman; her son, Anthony Wilderman; and her sister, Janet Harrison.
Joy worked as a manager at Kentucky Bank. She was also a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Madisonville.
She is survived by her two daughters, Tammy Wilderman of Hanson, KY, and Tyra (Jerry) Markham of Madisonville; her brother, Jack Caniff of Princeton, IN; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 16, 2026, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home – Madisonville Chapel with Father Steve Hohman officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the service time on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations can be made to any cancer association of your choice.