Joyce Marie Alley

Joyce M. Alley (Gildner), formerly of West Branch, MI, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 after a battle against cancer with her son at her side. Joyce was born in West Branch on December 4, 1945 to Clifford and Doris Gildner. She was a graduate of West Branch High School and Central Michigan University. She retired in 2010 from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.

Joyce loved laughing, tubing, gambling, and shopping with her many friends. Most of all, she enjoyed seeing her grandchildren and great granddaughter.

Joyce wanted everyone reading this to know there is a reason for everything and we need to accept the cards we are dealt. Love your family, reach out to those friends and family members you haven’t seen in a while, and cherish every one of them.

Joyce leaves behind a son, Michael (Stacy) Alley of West Branch; grandchildren, Lisa, John, and Justin Alley; and great granddaughter, Alayna. She also is survived by her mother, Doris Gildner and her brothers, Roger (Linda) Gildner and Alan Gildner (Marianne Bartlett). She was preceded in death by her dad, Clifford in 2001 and son, baby Joseph in 1974.

Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 5:00 p.m. Deacon Glen Painter will officiate.

Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com