Joyce Lorraine Anderson, age 93, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 after a brief stay under the loving care at Manistee County Medical Care Facility.

Joyce was born on June 30, 1929 in Two Rivers Wisconsin to Arnold and Genevieve (Swiatlowski) Anderson and moved to Manistee with her family as a young girl.  On September 20, 1947 she married Harold L. Anderson at St. Joseph Church in Manistee.  He proceeded her in death in 2002.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was proceeded in death by a sister, two sisters-in-law, and three brothers-in-law.

Joyce is survived by her children Paul (Sue) Anderson, Carol (Mark) Hendrix, and Kay (Robert) Keck. Grandchildren Bryan (Lori) Pratt, Becky (Joe) Catanese, Sarah (Jon) Ruiz, Jamie (Steve) Waning, Noel (Amy) Hendrix, Erin (Kirk) Davis, Jeremy (Karla) Anderson, Kellen (Tara) Keck, Allison (Tim) Schultz, and Adam Keck.  Also, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Joyce worked as a bookkeeper most of her adult life, most notably at the Coral Gables Chippewa Hotel.  She enjoyed a very active social life, including a weekly poker group, casino trips through the senior center and bingo.  She was an avid Detroit sports fan, always rooting for the Detroit Lions and Tigers.

Joyce was proud to be the longest active member of the American Legion Auxiliary, where she held many offices including president and was active in all functions of the post.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Basil Lek celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday morning, one hour prior to the funeral mass.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the American Legion Auxiliary or Manistee County Medical Care Facility Activities Department. Envelopes will be available at the church on Friday morning.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.