Joyce Marie Hilligoss, 84, passed from this earth into the presence of her Lord on October 27th, 2023, with her husband by her side. 

She was born in London, Kentucky on January 9, 1939. Joyce was the eldest daughter of Alton and Verna Dick. She graduated from Aurora Indiana High School. Upon graduation, Joyce worked at Western Southern Life Insurance as a Claims Adjustor. 

She met John Hilligoss on August 2, 1959, at Church. They married on September 16, 1961. They had two daughters, Tina and Tawnya. Joyce was a devoted Servant of the Lord. She loved the Church in which she was always active from an early age. 

Joyce is survived by her husband of 62 years, John Hilligoss; their children Tina (Rex) Dukes of Stanwood and Tawnya Harper of Big Rapids; grandchildren, Chelsea, Jordan, Hailey, Timothy, Adam, Joshua, and Caleb; and one great grandchild, Ethan. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Janice, and brother Charles. 

A memorial for family and close friends will be decided at a later date. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.