Joyce Kay (Rader) Beesley, 75, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at her home. She was born on October 9, 1946, the daughter of the late Sherrill Rader and Marjorie (Hubbard) Rader.
Joyce was a 1965 graduate of Taylor Center High School. She was a waitress at Pia's Restaurant in Taylor, MI, The LaRivera Restaurant in Allen Park, MI, and The Waterfront Restaurant in Battle Creek, MI; and was a seamstress at the Stouffer Hotel in Battle Creek. She was also a realtor in the Battle Creek area and retired from Homestyle Realty in 2008.
Joyce married her husband of 50 years, Melvin Beesley on December 12, 1971 in Allen Park, MI. Also surviving are Daughters, Peggy Beesley and Cari Beesley; Sisters, Shirley Walker, Imajean Taylor, Janice Sherrill and Margie (Lynn) Wells; Special Friends, Cheryl Kroll, Jan Motsinger, Sandy Miller, and Ron & Laurie Malernee.
Joyce loved sewing and made her own wedding dress and prom dresses for her daughters. She enjoyed dancing, old time rock and roll, fishing, bingo, the casino and especially enjoyed being a coach for her daughters' softball teams. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and friends.
Special Thanks to the folks at Kindred hospice for their loving care, especially Sara and Ginger
Per Joyce's wishes, cremation was performed and a private family service has been held.