Of Grass Lake, MI passed away on November 30, 2020 at the age of 90. Joan was born on June 23, 1930 to parents Benjamin and Helen Pyle in Kalamazoo, MI. She worked as a nurse's aide, planning activities and housekeeping and retired after 32 years of service from Cedar Knoll Care Home. She was a proud and active member of Grass Lake Assembly of God Church, its senior chapel and breakfast club. Joan especially enjoyed time spent with her companion and special friend of many years Carol L. Berry (Smokie). She is survived by her daughters Cathy (Dan) Barden, Margie (Bruce) Little, and Laurie (Ray) Beckman; grandchildren Christy (Ray) Hunt, Jessica Beckman, Courtney Beckman, J.T. (Jamie) Taylor, Jeff (Brie) Beckman, and Chris (Luci) Beckman; great-grandchildren Amanda Byrd, Camri Garza, Jordynn Taylor, Blakely Beckman, Trysten Killin, and Thomas French; great-great grandchildren Jaylin Wood, Chloe Byrd, Landon Cole and Roman Hunt; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Helen Pyle; brother and sister-in-law Howard and Norma Pyle, son-in-law Stephen Updike, grandson Ricky Abel and son-in-law Harold Harrington. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00AM at Grass Lake Assembly of God Church 2900 Mt. Hope Grass Lake, MI 49240. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elara Caring Hospice, 900 Cooper St, Jackson, MI 49202 or Department on Aging-Meals on Wheels Program, 1715 Lansing Ave., Jackson, MI 49202.
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