Joyce Conley Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joyce Conley of Big Rapids, Michigan, whose life came to an end on April 5, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Conley to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Jensen and Dorothy Jensen (Petersen); her daughter Vicki Gerding; her husband Harry Conley; her brother Bill Jensen; and her brothers-in-law, Dr. Walter K. Conley, Robert Horan Jr. and Roger Conley.
She is survived by: her children, Marc Conley (Deb) of Big Rapids, Pat Gerding of Pogy Lake and Tim Conley (Kristin) of Big Rapids; her grandchildren, Jamison Conley, Bryan Conley (Shawna), Justin Gerding (Romey), Ryan Gerding (Myndy), Allison Conley (Reid Orchard), Brittany Conley and Casey Conley; her great grandchildren, Hailey Conley, Bela Conley, Marcus Shepherd, Thatcher Conley, Holden Conley, Kanin Gerding, Marley Gerding, Sophia Gerding and Oliver Gerding; her sister Lois Marlette (Ralph) of San Antonio, Texas; and her siblings-in-law, Dolores Horan of Big Rapids, Bette Jensen of Big Rapids and David Conley (Josie) of Rodney. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She volunteered for several years with RSVP and was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Big Rapids Eagles Auxiliary 2535.
Memorial contributions may be made in Joyce’s name to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Big Rapids, where she was a lifelong member.
