Helen Joyce Obituary
We bid farewell to Helen Joyce of Kentwood, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 29, 2025 at the age of 95. Helen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Joyce to pay them a last tribute.
As Helen departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Helen. Though Helen may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ira Thut and Dorothy Thut (Yoder); her daughter Debra Detwiler; her husband Delbert Detwiler; and her sister Barbara Holaway (LaMar).
She is survived by: her daughter Karen Nofsinger (Loren) of Grand Haven, MI; and her siblings, Jocele Meyer (Art) of Fresno, OH and John Thut (Nancy) of Estes Park, CO. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Goshen College Music Center.
