Joyce M. Dorland

April 10, 1935 - December 18, 2019

Joyce M. Dorland, age 84, of Clare, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at Prestige Place in Clare, surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of Elijah and Katherine (Maxon) Mount on April 10, 1935 in Winn, Michigan. Her husband William Dorland, and former husband and father of her children, Jim Smith, both preceded her in death. Joyce had worked in various places within the food service industry. She moved to the Clare/Farwell area from the Edmore/ Blanchard area in 1973. She was also a member of and made many friends through the Red Hat Society and was a member of several church families throughout her life and each were important to her and her faith journey. Toward the end of her earthly life, prayers with family and friends brought her the most comfort. Survivors include, her children, Connie (Jack) Billings of Crystal, David (Linda) Smith of Coleman, and Corienne Smith of Copemish, and her twin sister, June (Bob) Peterson of Grayling, Michigan. Also surviving her are 11 Grandchildren, 16 Great-grandchildren, and two Great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, her brother, Roy Mount, and a grandson, Eugene Plonski. Joyce loved her family, was a determined woman that was willing to take on whatever life threw her way, and had a special passion for and collected owls. She had an extravagant personality that was evident in everything she did and even wore, including her special hats, glasses, jewelry, slippers, boas, and everything fashionable and her love for Billy Ray Cyrus. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at 12 Noon at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home with Elder Dean Beavers officiating. Burial will be in the Vinewood Cemetery in Edmore. Friends may meet with her family at the funeral home Thursday, from 10 AM until the service at Noon.