JOYCE MARIE ROBERSON
Joyce M. Roberson, 80, of Kingston, died Sunday, May 14, 2006 in her home with her family at her side. She was born November 6, 1925 in Garden City to Dewey W. and Verda (Connors) Cowles. She married Donald R. Roberson February 15, 1944 in Houghton Lake.
Joyce was the fifth child in the family of Dewey and Verda Cowles, which was made up of fourteen with two dying shortly after birth. Most of Joyce’s first 20 years were spent at Houghton Lake. Joyce worked at the Caro State Hospital for nearly four years and Kingston High School in the cafeteria for nearly five years, but felt it best to devote full time to her family and home. Joyce devoted much of her time helping care for her mother-in-law and father-in-law. She was a member of Kingston Wesleyan Church, Kingston Wesleyan Woman’s Missionary Group, Senior Citizens Club and Dayton Wells Farmers Club. She is a very devoted person; to God, to children and husband.
Joyce is survived by her husband: Donald; children: Robert E. Roberson of Mayville, Donald F. �"Ted” Roberson of Kingston, Jeanette (David) Kratz of Kingston, Janet (Dean Clinesmith) Kratz of Silverwood, David Roberson of Kamia, ID; grandchildren: Diane Roberson, Lisa (Sam) Mosier, Shawn Roberson, Bobbi Sue Roberson, Todd (Lacey) Roberson, Amanda (Brian Austin) Roberson Austin, Katey Roberson, Amy (Jeff) Anderson, Jason �"Jake” Roberson, Larry (Becky) Kratz, Leon Kratz; 11 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; siblings: Verda Hillaker, Esther Anderson, John (Lorna) Cowles, Tim (Martha) Cowles; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Joshua Kratz; granddaughter, Teresa; siblings: Stanley Cowles, Mamie Cowles, Henry Cowles, Clyde Cowles, Roy Rogers Cowles, Junior �"Dewey” Cowles, Isabella Foster, Ernie Cowles, Dick Cowles.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006 in Kingston Wesleyan Church, Kingston with Rev. Ken Sanderfur officiating. Memorials may be made to Kingston Wesleyan Woman’s Group. Interment will be in Kingston Cemetery. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006 in church
Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston, Michigan Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195
Joyce M. Roberson, 80, of Kingston, died Sunday, May 14, 2006 in her home with her family at her side. She was born November 6, 1925 in Garden City to Dewey W. and Verda (Connors) Cowles. She married Donald R. Roberson February 15, 1944 in Houghton Lake.
Joyce was the fifth child in the family of Dewey and Verda Cowles, which was made up of fourteen with two dying shortly after birth. Most of Joyce’s first 20 years were spent at Houghton Lake. Joyce worked at the Caro State Hospital for nearly four years and Kingston High School in the cafeteria for nearly five years, but felt it best to devote full time to her family and home. Joyce devoted much of her time helping care for her mother-in-law and father-in-law. She was a member of Kingston Wesleyan Church, Kingston Wesleyan Woman’s Missionary Group, Senior Citizens Club and Dayton Wells Farmers Club. She is a very devoted person; to God, to children and husband.
Joyce is survived by her husband: Donald; children: Robert E. Roberson of Mayville, Donald F. �"Ted” Roberson of Kingston, Jeanette (David) Kratz of Kingston, Janet (Dean Clinesmith) Kratz of Silverwood, David Roberson of Kamia, ID; grandchildren: Diane Roberson, Lisa (Sam) Mosier, Shawn Roberson, Bobbi Sue Roberson, Todd (Lacey) Roberson, Amanda (Brian Austin) Roberson Austin, Katey Roberson, Amy (Jeff) Anderson, Jason �"Jake” Roberson, Larry (Becky) Kratz, Leon Kratz; 11 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; siblings: Verda Hillaker, Esther Anderson, John (Lorna) Cowles, Tim (Martha) Cowles; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Joshua Kratz; granddaughter, Teresa; siblings: Stanley Cowles, Mamie Cowles, Henry Cowles, Clyde Cowles, Roy Rogers Cowles, Junior �"Dewey” Cowles, Isabella Foster, Ernie Cowles, Dick Cowles.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006 in Kingston Wesleyan Church, Kingston with Rev. Ken Sanderfur officiating. Memorials may be made to Kingston Wesleyan Woman’s Group. Interment will be in Kingston Cemetery. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006 in church
Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston, Michigan Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195
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