Joyce Hughson

Joyce B. Hughson, age 95, of Elsie, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Everett Smith officiating. The family will receive visitors beginning at 11:00 A.M. on the day of the service.

Joyce was born in Midland, MI on January 8, 1925, the daughter of George and Nella (Kenney) Davis.  On September 2, 1956, Joyce married Dexter Glenn "Dec" Hughson.  They were blessed with nearly 55 years of marriage prior to his death on April 22, 2011.

Joyce was a farm wife and worked many years alongside her husband. She enjoyed being outside working in her garden.  Her home is filled with her beautiful works of art on china and canvas.  Joyce loved her Lord and her faith was an anchor for her life. Together, she and Dec were active members of Duplain Church of Christ and were involved in many ministries of the church. Most of all, Joyce loved her family and cherished her time with them.

Joyce is survived by daughter April (Dennis) Wortman of Gould City, MI, son Dexter Lynn Hughson of Atlanta, GA, and 2 grandsons: Benjamin Hughson and Jacob Turner. She is also survived by 4 great-grandsons: Samuel Hughson, Wyatt Turner, Daniel Turner and Edwin Turner; great-great-granddaughter Taylor Ann Turner; sister-in-law Barbara Davis; and many nieces and nephews.  Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, husband "Dec" Hughson, 4 siblings: Vera (Richard) Latz, Gertrude (Louie) Zolensky, Millie (John) Schultz, and George "Red" Davis Jr.; and nephew Michael Schultz.

Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI.