It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joyce Elaine Barkley (Olivet, Michigan), born in Charlotte, Michigan, who passed away on February 20, 2020, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Eaton Thornton and Vera Thornton (Whitbeck); her husband Jack Barkley; her daughter Connie Wooten; her daughter-in-law Judy Barkley; her great grandchild Jackson Dotson; and her siblings, Kenneth Thornton (Virginia), Carl Thornton (Zelma) and Ina Post (Leonard).

She is survived by : her children, Jack Barkley of Olivet, Joe Barkley (Mary) of Olivet, Debra Maxwell (John) of Olivet, Candace Venske (Mark) of Texas and Shelly Mann (Rex) of Olivet; and her niece Bonnie Stansbury. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

Those desiring, may make contributions in Joyce's honor to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home