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Joyce (Cruttenden) Phelan


Joyce (Harrington, Cruttenden) Phelan, age 93, passed away on October 22, 2020. Joyce was born on February 19, 1927, the daughter of Edward Leo Harrington and Donna (Welton, Harrington) Wilkins. Joyce was a 1944 graduate of Hastings High School. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She had been a den mother and was instrumental in establishing the Pleasantview Scout Troup. She was a master gardener and enjoyed watching birds and butterflies and spending time with her family. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Lloyd Wilkins; husband, C. Alvin Cruttenden; second husband, Phillip Phelan; son, Charles Cruttenden; her sisters, Jane Sanborn, Priscilla Phelan, Jean Kimmel, Patricia Leckrone, and Sue Babcock. She is survived by her daughter, Diana (Michael) Javor; son, Colin (Lou Ann) Cruttenden; step-daughter, Gail (Kilbourn) Snow; step-son, Terry (Mary) Phelan; grandchildren, Timothy (Stacy) Cruttenden, Kelli Cruttenden, Spring (Wayne Shance) Javor and Samuel Javor; great-grandsons, Ian and Caleb Cruttenden. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St., Hastings, MI 49058 with interment to follow at Hastings Township Cemetery, 2475 McKeown Rd.; Hastings, MI 49058. The service will be live-streamed, and a link will be provided at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net when available. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
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