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JOYCE MCCORMICK WERNER


 

 

1936-2020

Joyce McCormick Werner, age 84, of Pigeon, passed away peacefully with her family beside her on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 after a short illness.

Joyce was born June 4, 1936 in Caseville to the late Dudley and Ethel (Thompson) McCormick. She graduated from Pigeon High School in 1954. She married Larry Werner on June 25, 1955 at Pigeon First United Methodist Church.

Joyce worked for years with Larry at their Country Market in Bay Port and sold real estate with him for many years at Real Estate One. She also worked for many years at the Carriage House Flowers in Elkton and Bad Axe. Joyce attended the Caseville United Methodist Church. Joyce’s most cherished moments were the ones spent with her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, on the boat, vacationing, and holiday dinners.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Larry; son, Steve (fiancee, Julie Champagne) of Elkton; daughter, Sherri of Bad Axe; five wonderful grandchildren who meant the world to her, Tera (Aaron) Johns, Kayla (Mike) Champagne, Ryan (Meriah) Werner, and Austin and Garett Strahan; 10 great-grandchildren, Richard, Olivia, Jacob, Mia, and Daniel Johns, Easton, Brinley and Mackensie Champagne, Carson and Paxton Werner; brother, Doug Behr of Midland; her amazing sisters-in-law, Peggy Malone and Patsy Reiter both of Burt, Bonnie (Eric) Smith of Oscoda, and Cozette McCormick of Sand Point; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her mother in-law and father-in-law, Elaine Williams and Irvine Werner; her twin brother, James McCormick; brother, Dr. Edward (Jean) Behr, nephews Jeffrey Malone and Doug Gordon, brothers-in-law, Thomas Malone and Melvin Reiter.

Private family funeral services will be at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon.

The family of Joyce wish to send their greatest gratitude to the staff of Compassus Hospice and Courtney Manor. Condolences may be shared at www.ChampagneFuneralChapel.com