Joyce Elane Yerxa Obituary (1933 - 2020)

Joyce Elane Yerxa Of Farmersville, IL and formerly of Eaton Rapids, MI went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 86. Joyce was born on the Twichell family farm in Eaton Rapids, MI on April 12, 1933 the daughter of Joseph and Esther (Gardner) Twichell. She was raised in Eaton Rapids where she graduated from high school class of 1951. Although Joyce primarily stayed at home raising her children and taking care of the family, she did spend time working at Lansing General Hospital, Eaton Rapids Woolen Mill and Ivy Manor Nursing Home. She was a talented crocheter and tater who made beautiful pieces and learned her craft because of her Auntie Rose Ribby. Joyce was also a devout Christian and a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Girard, IL. Joyce had a nourishing but playful personality, she was always there to take care of a family member or friend in need, but also loved to play practical jokes and roughhouse with her grandchildren. Above all Joyce was a beloved mother, grandmother and mother-in-law who adored her family and the time she spent with them. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Melvin Yerxa; siblings, Virginia Purvis, Ron Twichell, Ruth Foster, Raymond Twichell, Janet Smith-Allman and several nieces and nephews. Surviving are her daughter, Pamela (Ronald) Morrow; son, Steven (Rose) Yerxa; grandchildren, Erica (Chris) Hughes, Becky Welsh, Patrick Morrow, Jason (Amanda) Burgess, William (Lindsi) Morrow, Steven Morrow, Joe (Kristie) Yerxa, Cecil Yerxa, Andre Simmons-Holt, 24 great grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Skinner Funeral Home Eaton Rapids Chapel with visitation starting at noon. Burial will be immediately following at Rosehill Cemetery and a reception at the Eaton Rapids Conservation Club 4483 Freeman Rd. Eaton Rapids. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Dementia Society of America. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com