Mrs. Joyce Ann Smith, age 64 longtime resident of Shelby Township, died peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in her home surrounded by the love of her family.
Joyce was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 25, 1947 to Isaac and Ethel Mae Lindsay.
She was united in marriage to her beloved husband Randall Smith on July 10, 1965 in Temple Baptist Church of Detroit. The couple lived in Southfield until making their home in Shelby Township in 1976.
Joyce worked for Crain Communications as a billing specialist for 24 years retiring in March of 2009. She was a Rainbow girl and an Eastern Star. Joyce and her husband, Randy, belonged to the Belvedere Boat Club for many years. Joyce enjoyed doing crafts. She especially loved ceramics and scrapbooking. Joyce loved her family and spending time with them. She touched us with her laughter and love. Joyce will continue to live on through our memories and hearts.
Joyce Ann is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Randall, dearest children, Cynthia Tomczak & husband Paul, Laurie Perosky & husband Dave and Steve Smith & wife Jennifer, cherished grandchildren, Jessice & husband Aaron, Alexandria, Paul Jr., Christian, Isabell and Tyler: beautiful great granddaughters, Caylee and Chelsea: Loving siblings, Isaac Lindsay & wife Linda, Judy Burgdolf & husband Roger, Johnny Lindsay & wife Patricia and Janet Carlson & husband Gary. Plus a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will be conducted on Saturday, January 21, 2012 @ 12:00. At the Southeastern Baptist Church in Gray, KY, with Rev. Mike Griffs officiating. Pallbearers will be family & friends. Burial will follow in the Jackson-Trosper Cemetery. Hampton Funeral Home is in charge of all local arrangements.
Friends will be received at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 12:00 noon on Saturday.