Joyce Eileen Williams

Joyce Eileen Williams, age 87, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born September 12, 1935, in Hebron, Ohio, the daughter of Ernest and Marie (Snider) Bowers. Joyce graduated from Hebron High School with the class of 1953. On October 11, 1959, in Hebron, Ohio, she married Griffith Leland “Lee” Williams. This began a treasured 62-year marriage. Joyce loved people and always had an open door. She adored her many lifelong friends and was very good at staying in touch with them. She still had a close bond with her many friends from her school years. Family meant everything to Joyce. She cherished her daughters and was especially fond of her grandchildren. She always looked forward to Christmas when the family would all be together. Joyce is survived by her daughters: Gina (Duane) Hanrahan of Indianapolis, IN, Julie (Wayne) Nash of Delaware, OH, Nancy (Bob) Loth of Pewaukee, WI; grandchildren: Chris (Annie) Hanrahan, Stephen Hanrahan, Geoff (Kaila) Hanrahan, Ben Nash, Chris Nash, Allison Loth, Megan Loth, Corinne Loth; and brother, Billy (Ruby) Bowers. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lee; three brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 11 A.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A Graveside Inurnment Service will take place Friday, April 21, 2023, at 1pm, in Poplar Forks Cemetery in Gratiot, Ohio. Those desiring may make contributions in Joyce’s memory to the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church 210 E. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, MI 48813.