Joyce Maxine Allen, age 88, of Leonidas, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Beacon Three Rivers Health. She was born in Fulton, Michigan on September 3, 1934, the daughter of the late Harold and Nora (Stuck) Wise. She was married to Cleon Allen on August 22, 1953. He preceded her in death on September 13, 2011.
Joyce is survived by three children, Gary (Debbie) Allen, Judy (Michael) Fredericks, and Terry (Regena) Allen; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; brother, James (Janice) Wise; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Mary Bacon. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Mary Wise; two grandchildren, Emilee and Matthew Allen.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 11 am in Leonidas Cemetery. It is suggested that memorial contributions be directed to the Colon Food Pantry, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Assistance was provided by the Eickhoff Funeral Home of Mendon. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com