Joan Fraker

Joan C. Fraker, age 71, of Bannister, MI passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

There will be no services at this time.

Joan was born in Charleston, West Virginia on May 24, 1944, the daughter of Merle and Myrtle (Church) Patrick.  Joan married Orin Fraker on October 9, 1959.  Orin passed away on August 17, 2003.  She resided most of her life in the Ovid Elsie area.

Joan was previously employed by Uncle John's Cider Mill as a baker and loved to bake.  She enjoyed sewing and collecting antique dishes.  Spending time with her grandchildren brought her much joy.

She is survived by her daughter Debbie and Donald Lukas of Elsie, MI, daughter Lisa Sosebee of Elsie, MI, son Thomas and Michele Fraker of Charlotte, MI, daughter Brenda Ackels of Elsie, MI, son Robert and Amy Fraker of Bannister, MI, 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 3 brothers.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother and a sister.

Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes,  Elsie, Michigan.