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Joyce I. Pruett

1929 - 2016

Joyce I. Pruett obituary, 1929-2016, Oxford, MI

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

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Pixley Funeral Home - Rochester

322 West University Drive

Rochester, Michigan

Joyce Pruett Obituary

PRUETT, Joyce I.; age 87; of Oxford; died May 5, 2016. Born in Rochester on March 4, 1929, she graduated from Rochester High School. She married her late husband Freddie J. Pruett on October 14, 1950. She was an active member of the Lioness and the D.A.V., she almost never missed a Tiger’s game on TV, and she was frequently found playing bingo or a penny slot machine during the off season. Joyce was not defined by her hobbies; however, she was defined by being Mom, Nana, Grandma Joyce, and more, always there for her family, extended family and countless friends. Mother of David J. (Valeria) Pruett, Diane L. (Michael) Plouhar and the late Debora Ileen Pruett; and grandmother of Heather and Jerome Plouhar. Visitation 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2016 at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., in downtown Rochester. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the funeral home. www.pixleyfuneral.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from May 6 to May 8, 2016.

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July 12, 2016

I just found out about Joyce's passing. She was a lovely lady and a great neighbor. She will be missed very much.

Belva (Wolfenbarger) Busic

Diana Fleming

May 14, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was a wonderful lady.

Tammy Jennings

May 10, 2016

Goodbye for now my sweet friend.One day in God's heavenly kindom we shall see each other again. My condolences to your family my special friend, for God called his angel home. I love you Joyce! Rest in Peace!

Raul Ipina

May 9, 2016

You and your loved one will be in my thoughts and prayers.

May 7, 2016

Diana mike and family so sorry for the loss of your mother. she will be missed but never forgotton always watching over all of us. a great person and friend. our love and hugs to the family. love joyce Myron larry and carl

Ann Hampton

May 7, 2016

Diana and Mike,
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed.

Ann

Tony Sherwood

May 7, 2016

You were my confidant during my toughest times. I am very great full for the love you have shown me. I will miss you greatly.

My sincerest condolences to Diane,Mike,and David. As well as Jerome and Heather. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michele Dollar

May 7, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to all of you.

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322 West University Drive, Rochester, MI 48307

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322 West University Drive, Rochester, MI 48307

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