Joyce Leah Grant
December 22nd, 1938 - February 29th, 2024
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Joyce's Obituary
Joyce Grant, 85, formerly of New Buffalo, MI, passed away on Thursday – February 29, 2024, at Woodland Terrace in Bridgman, MI. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI.
Joyce was born on Dec. 22, 1938 in Shelbyville, IN, to the late John and Leah (Burns) Buell.
On Feb. 11, 1961 in Anderson, IN she married Paul Grant; he preceded her in death in 2005. Joyce was secretary in New Buffalo High School for 27 years. She was enthusiastic in supporting all of the school events, especially all sports. Joyce also attended many shows, concerts, figure skating events with her friends from the Michigan City Senior Center. She also enjoyed Elvis and going to Las Vegas.
Joyce is survived by her children – Bob Grant of Buchanan, Dean (Denise) Grant of Cape Coral, FL and Cathleen (Dan) Grant-Young of Three Oaks; grandchildren – Jason (Melissa) Grant, Leah (Nickolas) Zuccarelli, Danny Young, David (Kimberley) Hudson, Matthew (Gabrielle) Grant and Joshua (Ashley) Young; seven great grandchildren; and a sister – Susan (Mike) Johnson. Preceding Joyce in death are two brothers – Butch Buell and John Farmer.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, March 11, 3:00pm, at the Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, with Pastor Kel Penny officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Visitation with the family precedes the service from 1:00-3:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com
Joyce was born on Dec. 22, 1938 in Shelbyville, IN, to the late John and Leah (Burns) Buell.
On Feb. 11, 1961 in Anderson, IN she married Paul Grant; he preceded her in death in 2005. Joyce was secretary in New Buffalo High School for 27 years. She was enthusiastic in supporting all of the school events, especially all sports. Joyce also attended many shows, concerts, figure skating events with her friends from the Michigan City Senior Center. She also enjoyed Elvis and going to Las Vegas.
Joyce is survived by her children – Bob Grant of Buchanan, Dean (Denise) Grant of Cape Coral, FL and Cathleen (Dan) Grant-Young of Three Oaks; grandchildren – Jason (Melissa) Grant, Leah (Nickolas) Zuccarelli, Danny Young, David (Kimberley) Hudson, Matthew (Gabrielle) Grant and Joshua (Ashley) Young; seven great grandchildren; and a sister – Susan (Mike) Johnson. Preceding Joyce in death are two brothers – Butch Buell and John Farmer.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, March 11, 3:00pm, at the Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, with Pastor Kel Penny officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Visitation with the family precedes the service from 1:00-3:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com
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