Joyce Mae Grubbs Obituary (1937 - 2020)

Joyce Mae Grubbs May 31, 1937 - March 30, 2020 Joyce Mae Grubbs, 82, of Niles, MI passed to Heaven on Monday, March 30, 2020 at 9:08 p.m. in her home surrounded in Love with her three daughters; Debbie (Tod) Virgil, Sharlene (Tim) Teeter, and her baby girl, Cathy (Glen) Wilken. Joyce was born on May 31, 1937 in Weesaw Township, MI to Josephine (Fleck) Stanage, and Arthur Stanage. Her close and loving siblings survive her; LeRoy (Irmgard) Stanage, Norman (Gladys) Stanage, Sharon Sue Staggs, Laura (Jim) Lewellen, and Donald (Jill) Stanage. Her dear husband, Gerald O. Grubbs preceded her in death on December 02, 2005. They made their home on Sheffield Ave. in 1959, which was the hub for family and friends and was filled with love. She maintained her home to perfection, always "puttering" about the house and in her yard. The snack drawers were never empty for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whenever they popped in. Mom so enjoyed her card games with sisters Laura and Sue, sometimes playing three and four games in an evening only stopping for a snack. Oh how Laura loved to win! Notre Dame Football season was also an enjoyment for her. She could hardly watch the close games. Many winters were spent in Winter Haven, Florida with our dad. They made many more friends in their little community and they so enjoyed their time there. Mom's wit, humor, (oh how we laughed every single day), compassion, and her kind soul were genuine. When speaking of mom, everyone would say "your mom is so sweet!" Her adoring grandchildren, who she so loved, are Monica (Matt) Holloway, Jessica (Gina) Beers, Jamie (Dan) Oppenheim, Taryn (Joe) Ray, Kevin (Jennifer) Lakes, Justin (Leanna) Lakes. Eighteen Great-Grandchildren, Kira, Marlie, her "boy" Sawyer, Hannah, Carson, Kenzie, Miley, Stellah, Riley, Bradie, Benjamin, Abby, Luke, Jordan, Aliyah, Cameron, Aleks, and Dominick. They were so blessed to have her love them and teach them about life. Mom, there will not be one single day that goes by that we will not miss you. Our dear sweet momma we Love you for eternity. There will be a celebration of her wonderful life in the near future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Caring Circle of Lakeland Hospice 4017 Chamberlain Rd. Buchanan, MI 49107