Juanita Casey

Casey was born in 1925 in England and her mother an Irish traveller, Annie Mahoney, died when she was born. Her father Jobey Smith who was of English Romany stock, left her when she was a year old and she was adopted and raised in Southampton. She was given the name Joy Barlow. She remained in close contact with her extended family, especially an uncle.

Juanita Casey

Casey was born in 1925 in England and her mother an Irish traveller, Annie Mahoney, died when she was born. Her father Jobey Smith who was of English Romany stock, left her when she was a year old and she was adopted and raised in Southampton. She was given the name Joy Barlow. She remained in close contact with her extended family, especially an uncle.