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Joyce King Obituary
Joyce was avid traveler and enjoyed taking trips to Europe with her husband. Together they visited Italy, Ireland, England, France, Spain, and the Republic of Georgia among others. Joyce was also a food and wine enthusiast and enjoyed dinning at various restaurants in and around the metro Detroit area. Joyce also had a great passion for cooking and would routinely hold dinner parties for her close friends and loved ones.
Joyce is predeceased by her parents Jack and Adeline Coolican and her brother John Coolican. She is survived by her beloved husband Kenneth Bissey (Novi), her sister Judy Pretto (Pawling, New York), her son, William King (Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia), stepson Jesse Keeler (San Diego, California), and granddaughter Olivia Adeline King (Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia).
A memorial service to celebrate Joyce's life will be held in April of 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak, located at 529 Hendrie Blvd, Royal Oak, Michigan (date TBD). If you are interested in attending the service, please reach out to Joyce's son for more details or contact First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak.
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Bruno & Nancy Zanlungo
December 18, 2024
Will remember all the goods times we had with Joyce and Ken. From her semiformal dinners to golf trips and vacationing in Florida. She is surely missed. Bruno & Nancy Z
Helen Dusenbury
April 2, 2024
I always enjoyed seeing Joyce at church. She was always so friendly and had a beautiful welcoming smile. I'm thinking of you at this difficult and sad time.
Helen Dusenbury
Barbara Pretto
January 19, 2024
My sincere condolences to Aunt Joyce´s family, most especially to her husband Ken, son Bill and sister Judith.
We spent many Christmas days with Aunt Joyce, from the time her nephew John and I dated in the mid 80s. She was amazing! She would be in the kitchen cooking Christmas brunch with her sister Judy. They would have the gifts beautifully wrapped and spread out in the living room which made it so magical! She would then be in the kitchen for the rest of the afternoon tasting the variety of wine that the men brought, while preparing the family Christmas prime rib dinner. This dinner came with delicious side dishes, one of which was her mother´s marinated beans. These beans are now a favorite during my extended family parties!
Aunt Joyce is a beautiful, intelligent, caring person! My family and I are blessed to be part of her family. She will be dearly missed.
Barbara Pretto
Kathi King Taylor
December 31, 2023
Since we had known each other for about 60 years, there are to many memories to mention. They were all happy fun times. Not a sister-in-law but more like a sister. Love you Joyce
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Helene Graham
December 28, 2023
Joyce and I were both department directors at Beaumont. She was aways kind, thoughtful, and intent on doing the best job possible. Joyce was also quick to laugh and she was able to light up a room just by entering it. I hope your memories of her will bring peace and comfort.
Ann Holm
December 27, 2023
Joyce was like an aunt to me and a great aunt to my children. I knew her for over 50 years. I adored her. She will forever be BMK -Beautiful Mrs. King. The few photos I shared are from among the dozens and dozens I have of her. Epic shopping trips, lunches and dinners, playing Hearts (made of stone do do wah..). I will never EVER forget you.
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Julian Boyance
December 27, 2023
Condolences King family/Bill
While didn't have a chance to get to know your mom like some of the other fellas, your mom always treated me nice and radiated - "classy lady".
RIP
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