Birth date: Jul 3, 1953 Death date: Apr 6, 2025
Joyce A. Whisenant, age 71, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, in Spring Lake, Michigan. She was born on July 3, 1953, to Grady and Jones (Taylor) Whisenant in Muskegon, Michigan. She enjoyed shopping, reading and flowers! Read Obituary
Joyce was a wonderful person who had a big heart ❤️ and personality. She was the first one to offer help to anyone in need; but was very independent and hated to ask for help for herself. This often lead to the amusing stories she told. I still can't figure out how she rode her riding lawnmower up a tree. (Yes, she said it was vertical and she had to roll off it!). I'm going to really miss her friendship and the laughter she brought.
My Dear Friend, I miss you. You have left a void in many lives which is a true testament to how many lives you touched. I was blessed to call you friend and share so many moments, laughing, eating, crying. What a gift. We worked together for 25 years at the Road Commission and there was never a dull moment. How many parties, potlucks, birthday and other celebrations did we do together? Working in the kitchen, preparing food, decorating. You always having an idea about something and me running with that idea. We were a good team. We celebrated so many of life's milestones throughout the years and I will treasure each one of these.
I will always think of you whenever I write a "Thank you" note or have a party and how you always said I did both so well; something you told anyone you introduced me to. Thank you for the compliments.
I love you, my friend. I hope you are embracing your loved ones, surrounded by flowers and books, and have plenty of Hollywoods to drink! Until we have our final party together! God Bless!
Joyce was my friend and neighbor for over 40 years thru life’s ups and downs. Always a part of my family parties and gatherings of Lauren’s friends. I’m sure they all thought she was related somehow. Joyce was a giver and I knew I could call her for anything anytime. She was the life of the party. I will miss you my friend.
Joyce was so sweet - always willing to help! Such a blessing as a neighbor and friend! Happily imagining you are now celebrating with Adam and I look forward to joining you someday in that mansion in the sky!!!
I had the privilege of being Joyce’s hairdresser for many many years and when she walked into the salon you knew Joyce was in the house. We had so many laughs and shared some tears together as well she was family to me. Joyce would often say you have to promise me that at my funeral you will get the chip and Dales to carry me down added with Rachel won’t go for it but do it anyway .WELL JOYCE sorry I can’t deliver the real CHIP AND DALES but working on an option. This was Joyce full of fun that made my day . She was a giver bringing in treats, deserts and telling me all about her Grandkids and the trips she was going on with them they were the bright spot in her life. Thanks for all the great years we shared together you are missed. Janna
We would celebrate Christmas Day together and she would always get everyone a gift. It was always thought through! She had love behind it!
Joyce was always willing to share a funny story to make me laugh. She joined us at many family gatherings at Deb’s over the years. She loved her kids and grandkids and always beamed when she talked about their interests and accomplishments. I always enjoyed chatting with her and felt happy that she spent time with Deb and my grandma, Pearl. She will be missed!
