Joyce Marten

Joyce Elvaretta Marten age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Cayle Beagle officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service.  Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

Joyce was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 11, 1926, the daughter of Alfred and Opal (Whitaker) Barnes.

Joyce owned Joyce's Beauty Salon for over 65 years and the Carousel Boutique for 10 years. One of her joys in life was being able to spend time with her customers "her ladies" who became lifelong friends.

Joyce enjoyed sewing, knitting, and spending time with family at the cottage on Bertha Lake. Joyce was a very strong woman.  As a single parent, she took on the role of father and mother and did it very well. She was very accepting of everybody that came into her home. She treated everyone like family and changed the lives of countless young people. Whether scrambled eggs at Christmas or sweets for any holiday, around Joyce's table everyone was family, everything a part of tradition.

She is survived by her children; Kathy and Daniel Johnson of Dewitt, MI, Dorella and Dale Hunter of St. Johns, MI, grandchildren; Sarah and Travis Conti, Russell Page, Clinton and Samantha Page, and Nicholas Page, great grandchildren; Blaine Conti, Kyla Conti, Joshua Conti, Lillian Page, Sophia Page, Clinton Page II and Christopher Page, friend and caregiver; Candice (Hull) Lugibihl.  She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Katrina, and other relatives; Doyne and Imogene Heuer and Douglas Hull.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hazel Findlay Country Manor or St. Joseph Catholic School, St. Johns, MI.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.