Joyce Elaine (Roosa) Hodges

Joyce Elaine Hodges, age 88, of Sumner, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis.

Joyce was born June 1, 1936 in Sumner, Michigan, the daughter of Merton and Josephine (McFarland) Roosa.  She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1955.  She worked for Wolverine World Wide for nine years before working as a display coordinator for J.C. Penney’s for 28 years.  She married Phil Hodges on January 2, 1965.  Through the years she enjoyed sewing, baking, walking and riding her bike.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Phil; her children, Randy (Carla) Martyn of Ithaca, Cheri (Kim) Cramer of North Fort Myers, Fl, Jeff Hodges of Sumner, and Pam (Terry) Fisher of Alma; her grandchildren, Megan Falor, Zachary (Alyssa) Martyn, Brad (Jordan) Martyn, Cullen (Allyson) Cramer, Chloe (Jake) Rhoda, Colby (Nate Tack) Cramer, Brayden Hodges, Breck Hodges, Jean (Gary III) Rose, and Leann (Dylan) Barnes; 10 great grandchildren; and her brothers in law and sisters in law, Robert (Marge) Hodges, Nancy Alexander, Sharon (terry) Klick, Janice Kristin, and Chet (Cindy) Hodges; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Todd Hodges; her brother, Earl Roosa; and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Floyd Alexander, Martin (Buzz) Hodges, Peggy Green, and Dennis Kristin.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11 at Barden Funeral Home in. Ithaca.  Visitation will be 4-8 Friday, January 10.  Memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your choice.  Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.