Joyce Ann Parker

Joyce Parker, age 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, October 29, 2025, after a fierce and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her triplet infants; parents Ellsworth and Naomi Bassett; in-laws Robert and Nellie Parker; and brother-in-law, Elwyn Culver. Together with her husband, she opened their home as loving foster parents to nearly 30 children over the years.

A faithful follower of Jesus Christ, Joyce shared the gospel with everyone she spent time with. Her heart was especially drawn to missions, women’s ministry, and children’s ministry.

She will be lovingly missed by her husband of 57 years, Robert “Bob” Parker; children Aimee (Bruce) VanTuinen, Angie (Terry) Louth, Amber (Jeff) VanSingel, Sue (Eric) Pell, Bonnie (Chris) Ferguson; grandchildren Caleb (Katie), Tyler (Allison), Brennen (Kaylin), Calvin (fiancée, Mae), Linsey (Matt), Arynn (Tony), Erika (Ryn), Paige, Zach, Sofia, Jared, Aidan; great-grandchildren Aubree, Ashtyn, Ellie, Robby, Halston, Atticus, Madelyn, Reagon, Cooper, Henry, Rafe; siblings Jack (Eunice) Bassett, Connie (Arthur) Hooker, Anita (Howard) Deal; in-laws Joanie Culver, Jim (Shawn) Parker; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She will be deeply missed, but we are blessed to know that we will see her again in heaven.

Visitation with Joyce’s family and friends will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Kubiak Cook Funeral Home – Dorr Chapel, 4330 18th St., Dorr, Michigan 49323. Services for Joyce will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2025, with visitation from 10-11 a.m., at Calvary Church of Wayland, 304 S. Main St., Wayland, MI 49348.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Joyce, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice or Calvary Church of Wayland – Missions Fund. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookdorr.com in their guest book online.