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Joyce Arlene Moiles, age 92, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Oliver Woods Retirement Village in Owosso.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at First United Methodist Church of Owosso, Pastor Cal Long officiating.


Joyce was born May 11, 1925 in Lennon, the daughter of Howard and Katherine (Kerr) Lawcock.

She was a graduate of Owosso High School, class of 1942, and married Eugene M. Moiles in Owosso on August 4, 1951.  

Joyce was a member of First United Methodist Church and the American Red Cross for more than 25 years.  She enjoyed baking, reading and most of all spending time with her family.  Joyce was a homemaker and spent her life raising and caring for her family.

She is survived by Gene, her husband of 66 years and her children James (Patricia) Moiles of Portage, MI and Joan Moiles of Holt, MI.  Also grandchildren Sean (Emily) Moiles and Lisa (Adam) Slade and step-grandchildren Scott (Darla) Topham and Todd (Roxanne) Topham.  Also several great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family and friends.

Joyce was predeceased by her parents, her sister Frances Lawcock, and her brothers Forest Lawcock and Gordon Lawcock

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First United Methodist Church of Owosso

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