Joyce C. Mcalister

Born in Detroit, Joyce was the daughter of Edward and Lily (Shinnman) Patchak. A graduate of Osborne High School in Detroit, she married the love of her life, Derrill McAlister, on October 17, 1964. A dedicated homemaker, Joyce specialized in raising and rehabilitation of birds, volunteering many hours with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Humane Society of Monroe County. She was a past member of the Eagles and was a member of Women of the Moose. Joyce leaves to cherish her memory, Derrill, her husband of the past 54 years; children: Maureen (Richard) Revels of Monroe and Steven McAlister of Monroe; grandchildren: Heather, Michael, Jason, Randy and Ryan; great grandchildren: Aidan, Carter, Oliver, Gabriel and Zayden; as well as a ½ sister April (Greg) Redbird of Ft. Collins, Colorado. Sadly she was preceded in death by her parents.