Joyce
Joyce E. Langford
Joyce passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.
She was born October 14, 1931 in Otsego Township, the daughter of Charles and Arlyth (Olsen) Flickinger. Joyce worked at Plainwell Paper where she met the love of her life, Dillard Langford. They were married May 25, 1951 in Allegan County. She also worked at the 131 Drive-In, Cunningham Nursing Home which is now Life Care Center in Plainwell and most recently at Parker Brass until her retirement.
Joyce enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing, knitting and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Otsego VFW Post #3030 Women’s Auxiliary and the Otsego Moose Lodge.
Surviving are her children, Theresa (Tim) Campbell of Indiana, Brenda (Brian) Langford of Plainwell, Laura (Les) Hahn of Plainwell, Elaine (Craig) Thomas of Otsego and Vickie (Daniel) Schneider of Plainwell; 16 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Ruth (Paul) LaHuis and Harolyn Girardin along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Winona Paul; husband and siblings, Charles Flinkinger Jr., Charlene Leighton, Karen Doorlag and Judy Cronan.
Friends may visit with Joyce’s family from 12-2 PM, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
In accordance with covid -19 guidelines a limit of 25 people at a time will be allowed and masks and social distancing will be required.
A graveside service will follow at 2:30 P.M., at East Cooper Cemetery with celebrant, Mary Ann DeVries officiating.
Contributions in memory of Joyce may be made to the
American Heart Association
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Natalie (Honeysett) Witt
December 28, 2020 at 11:56 am
You are all in my thoughts!
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Pam PATENAUDE
December 28, 2020 at 12:44 pm
Keeping all of you in my prayers! Your mom was a wonderful lady! She will truly be missed. However, I do see a smile on her face when see saw your dad again!! We have another angel to watch over us!!
Reply
Phil Honeysett
December 28, 2020 at 1:53 pm
Sorry for your lost. You are in our prayers.
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Tammy Bailey
December 28, 2020 at 2:05 pm
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Elaine! I hope all of the wonderful memories hold all of you up with their peace, joy and love.
Reply
Bette Vartorella
December 28, 2020 at 2:53 pm
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you. I always enjoyed your mom’s smile and laugh. I know she will be missed.
Reply
Stephanie Cronen
December 28, 2020 at 3:59 pm
I will always treasure the memories of spending time with my aunt Joyce, uncle Dillard, and my incredibly loving and wonderful cousins. Together, you all gave me most of my experiences riding horses–which to a little girl is magical–and remained a positive and loving presence throughout my life. Ever present at family events both celebratory and mournful, you were always there to provide warmth and support. I wish Joyce peace and love in the next life, and comfort and love to my cousins in this life.
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Charlie and Pam McQueer
December 28, 2020 at 4:10 pm
Theresa, Laura,Brenda , Elaine,Vicky and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this loss in your life. Charlie and I loved your Mom and will have many good memories of her as you will as well. She was a very sweet woman, and we are blessed for having her in our lives. Our prayers and thoughts will remain with you in the days and years to come. Love to all Charlie and Pam McQueer
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Walt & Sue Rickli
December 28, 2020 at 5:59 pm
Brenda, so sorry for your loss our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
God Bless
Reply
Rose Sharrard
December 28, 2020 at 6:15 pm
Theresa, Laura, Brenda, Elaine, and Vicky and family. Our prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a great lady and lots of good memories..
Reply
Carolyn Jordan (Class of 1977)
December 28, 2020 at 6:36 pm
My heart & prayers are with you all during this sad time in your lives. Mrs. Langford was a strong woman who loved her children. She was always there for you growing up.
Reply
Tim & Amy Bruce
December 28, 2020 at 6:44 pm
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
May you find peace and comfort in the arms of God
Reply
Kathi Fuss
December 28, 2020 at 7:20 pm
So sorry to read of Joyce’s passing. She was a sweet and friendly gal! Thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Reply
Amy Breen
December 28, 2020 at 7:33 pm
Thinking of you guys during this hard time. Your mother was a wonderful lady always brought a smile to your face when you seen her. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys.
Love the Breen’s,
Bill, Amy, Myles and Levi
Reply
Nancy Limbeck
December 28, 2020 at 7:59 pm
She will be missed. She was so sweet and kind . My prayers are with you and your family,
Reply
Jennifer Mitchell
December 28, 2020 at 8:56 pm
I am so sorry to hear that you’ve lost your mom. I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Tim and Pam Roush
December 28, 2020 at 10:01 pm
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I fell in love with this lady the first time I met her. The warmth and affection she has for her family was remarkable.
Reply
Frank and Lila Schneider
December 28, 2020 at 10:55 pm
So sorry for your loss, prayers continue for your families. Love you
Reply
David and Arlene Campbell
December 28, 2020 at 10:59 pm
Therese, Tim and family, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn your loss. Hold on to the special memories you all made together as a family.
Reply
Nancy (Sell) Worrell
December 28, 2020 at 11:36 pm
Laura, Brenda, Theresa, Vicky and Elaine,
My prayers are with you and your families I have many fond memories of riding Trigger at your home. Your mom was always kind and compassionate to me and sister. I pray you find God’s comfort in this difficult time.
Nancy
Reply
Kelly Gray
December 29, 2020 at 6:03 am
Love and prayers to you all. May all your wonderful memories find you comfort during this difficult time.
Reply
Marla Augustine
December 29, 2020 at 6:36 am
Our sympathies for your families. Joyce was one of a kind … We had some good times so happy to have had her as part of our family. Out love and prayers. Love Ron and Marla
Reply
Kathy Nogle
December 29, 2020 at 8:44 am
My love to the Langford girls and their families on the loss of their Mom. Time eases the hurt.
Reply
Barbara Warnez Brenner
December 29, 2020 at 9:16 am
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Maryln Langeance
December 29, 2020 at 10:42 am
Sorry to hear that Joyce passed away. It is always hard losing someone but seems this time of year makes it harder. Thoughts and prayers are with you
Reply
Nic Palumbo
December 29, 2020 at 1:12 pm
So sad to hear of your loss, you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Reply
Nola and Gary
December 29, 2020 at 1:58 pm
So very sorry for the loss of our cousin. We are getting to be fewer in number but can still enjoy our memories of family gatherings with Joyce. It was fun to discuss ancestors with her. There will be a big hole in the family.
Reply
Ravyn Schneider
December 29, 2020 at 3:15 pm
So sorry to hear of the loss of Grandma!. She was always so sweet and always made everyone feel like family. Love to all!
Reply
Irene K Irwin
December 29, 2020 at 9:44 pm
I am so very sorry for your loss….We have spent many lovely gatherings together as our families have blended and have grown…Joyce was always smiling and a joy to visit with. She shall be missed….HUGS to all !!!!!
Reply
Penny Soper
December 29, 2020 at 10:54 pm
My condolence to the family! She will be missed!!
A little story to share with you all, every May day my daycare kids would do their mayday baskets to hang on the neighbor’s doors. Your mother was always a wonderful sport and stood back to where the kids could not see her to let them hang it on the door!! But she couldn’t wait until we got to the end of the driveway to open the door and to yell out thank you she always loves it!! She was a beautiful person !!
Reply
Diana Morrison
December 30, 2020 at 12:02 am
So sorry for your loss. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a dear friend and a beautiful person. She will be sorely missed.
Reply
Mary Honeysett
December 30, 2020 at 9:03 pm
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Reply
Dan Miller
December 30, 2020 at 9:50 pm
My condolences to You Theresa and Tim for the loss of your Mother. Please know She has gone Home to be with the Lord and Forever Live in your Heart.
Reply
Dottie L Sowle
December 31, 2020 at 1:59 pm
So sorry for your loss. She was a great mom, to put up with all of us girls. So many great memories. Thoughts and Prayers.
Reply
Deborah Gates
January 3, 2021 at 10:29 pm
My condolences, Theresa, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I know you’ll miss her. My prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Reply
Gwen Holden-Norton
January 4, 2021 at 3:50 pm
Sorry to hear your loss . She was my neighbor of early years and a child hood playmate at our country homes !
Our prayer are with your families!
Reply
Amy Drainer
January 6, 2021 at 10:03 pm
So sorry to hear of her passing. Prayers to her family.
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She was born October 14, 1931 in Otsego Township, the daughter of Charles and Arlyth (Olsen) Flickinger. Joyce worked at Plainwell Paper where she met the love of her life, Dillard Langford. They were married May 25, 1951 in Allegan County. She also worked at the 131 Drive-In, Cunningham Nursing Home which is now Life Care Center in Plainwell and most recently at Parker Brass until her retirement.
Joyce enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing, knitting and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Otsego VFW Post #3030 Women’s Auxiliary and the Otsego Moose Lodge.
Surviving are her children, Theresa (Tim) Campbell of Indiana, Brenda (Brian) Langford of Plainwell, Laura (Les) Hahn of Plainwell, Elaine (Craig) Thomas of Otsego and Vickie (Daniel) Schneider of Plainwell; 16 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Ruth (Paul) LaHuis and Harolyn Girardin along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Winona Paul; husband and siblings, Charles Flinkinger Jr., Charlene Leighton, Karen Doorlag and Judy Cronan.
Friends may visit with Joyce’s family from 12-2 PM, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
In accordance with covid -19 guidelines a limit of 25 people at a time will be allowed and masks and social distancing will be required.
A graveside service will follow at 2:30 P.M., at East Cooper Cemetery with celebrant, Mary Ann DeVries officiating.
Contributions in memory of Joyce may be made to the
American Heart Association
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Joyce E. Langford
Condolence Messages
Natalie (Honeysett) Witt
December 28, 2020 at 11:56 am
You are all in my thoughts!
Reply
Pam PATENAUDE
December 28, 2020 at 12:44 pm
Keeping all of you in my prayers! Your mom was a wonderful lady! She will truly be missed. However, I do see a smile on her face when see saw your dad again!! We have another angel to watch over us!!
Reply
Phil Honeysett
December 28, 2020 at 1:53 pm
Sorry for your lost. You are in our prayers.
Reply
Tammy Bailey
December 28, 2020 at 2:05 pm
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Elaine! I hope all of the wonderful memories hold all of you up with their peace, joy and love.
Reply
Bette Vartorella
December 28, 2020 at 2:53 pm
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you. I always enjoyed your mom’s smile and laugh. I know she will be missed.
Reply
Stephanie Cronen
December 28, 2020 at 3:59 pm
I will always treasure the memories of spending time with my aunt Joyce, uncle Dillard, and my incredibly loving and wonderful cousins. Together, you all gave me most of my experiences riding horses–which to a little girl is magical–and remained a positive and loving presence throughout my life. Ever present at family events both celebratory and mournful, you were always there to provide warmth and support. I wish Joyce peace and love in the next life, and comfort and love to my cousins in this life.
Reply
Charlie and Pam McQueer
December 28, 2020 at 4:10 pm
Theresa, Laura,Brenda , Elaine,Vicky and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this loss in your life. Charlie and I loved your Mom and will have many good memories of her as you will as well. She was a very sweet woman, and we are blessed for having her in our lives. Our prayers and thoughts will remain with you in the days and years to come. Love to all Charlie and Pam McQueer
Reply
Walt & Sue Rickli
December 28, 2020 at 5:59 pm
Brenda, so sorry for your loss our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
God Bless
Reply
Rose Sharrard
December 28, 2020 at 6:15 pm
Theresa, Laura, Brenda, Elaine, and Vicky and family. Our prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a great lady and lots of good memories..
Reply
Carolyn Jordan (Class of 1977)
December 28, 2020 at 6:36 pm
My heart & prayers are with you all during this sad time in your lives. Mrs. Langford was a strong woman who loved her children. She was always there for you growing up.
Reply
Tim & Amy Bruce
December 28, 2020 at 6:44 pm
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
May you find peace and comfort in the arms of God
Reply
Kathi Fuss
December 28, 2020 at 7:20 pm
So sorry to read of Joyce’s passing. She was a sweet and friendly gal! Thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Reply
Amy Breen
December 28, 2020 at 7:33 pm
Thinking of you guys during this hard time. Your mother was a wonderful lady always brought a smile to your face when you seen her. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys.
Love the Breen’s,
Bill, Amy, Myles and Levi
Reply
Nancy Limbeck
December 28, 2020 at 7:59 pm
She will be missed. She was so sweet and kind . My prayers are with you and your family,
Reply
Jennifer Mitchell
December 28, 2020 at 8:56 pm
I am so sorry to hear that you’ve lost your mom. I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Tim and Pam Roush
December 28, 2020 at 10:01 pm
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I fell in love with this lady the first time I met her. The warmth and affection she has for her family was remarkable.
Reply
Frank and Lila Schneider
December 28, 2020 at 10:55 pm
So sorry for your loss, prayers continue for your families. Love you
Reply
David and Arlene Campbell
December 28, 2020 at 10:59 pm
Therese, Tim and family, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn your loss. Hold on to the special memories you all made together as a family.
Reply
Nancy (Sell) Worrell
December 28, 2020 at 11:36 pm
Laura, Brenda, Theresa, Vicky and Elaine,
My prayers are with you and your families I have many fond memories of riding Trigger at your home. Your mom was always kind and compassionate to me and sister. I pray you find God’s comfort in this difficult time.
Nancy
Reply
Kelly Gray
December 29, 2020 at 6:03 am
Love and prayers to you all. May all your wonderful memories find you comfort during this difficult time.
Reply
Marla Augustine
December 29, 2020 at 6:36 am
Our sympathies for your families. Joyce was one of a kind … We had some good times so happy to have had her as part of our family. Out love and prayers. Love Ron and Marla
Reply
Kathy Nogle
December 29, 2020 at 8:44 am
My love to the Langford girls and their families on the loss of their Mom. Time eases the hurt.
Reply
Barbara Warnez Brenner
December 29, 2020 at 9:16 am
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Maryln Langeance
December 29, 2020 at 10:42 am
Sorry to hear that Joyce passed away. It is always hard losing someone but seems this time of year makes it harder. Thoughts and prayers are with you
Reply
Nic Palumbo
December 29, 2020 at 1:12 pm
So sad to hear of your loss, you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Reply
Nola and Gary
December 29, 2020 at 1:58 pm
So very sorry for the loss of our cousin. We are getting to be fewer in number but can still enjoy our memories of family gatherings with Joyce. It was fun to discuss ancestors with her. There will be a big hole in the family.
Reply
Ravyn Schneider
December 29, 2020 at 3:15 pm
So sorry to hear of the loss of Grandma!. She was always so sweet and always made everyone feel like family. Love to all!
Reply
Irene K Irwin
December 29, 2020 at 9:44 pm
I am so very sorry for your loss….We have spent many lovely gatherings together as our families have blended and have grown…Joyce was always smiling and a joy to visit with. She shall be missed….HUGS to all !!!!!
Reply
Penny Soper
December 29, 2020 at 10:54 pm
My condolence to the family! She will be missed!!
A little story to share with you all, every May day my daycare kids would do their mayday baskets to hang on the neighbor’s doors. Your mother was always a wonderful sport and stood back to where the kids could not see her to let them hang it on the door!! But she couldn’t wait until we got to the end of the driveway to open the door and to yell out thank you she always loves it!! She was a beautiful person !!
Reply
Diana Morrison
December 30, 2020 at 12:02 am
So sorry for your loss. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a dear friend and a beautiful person. She will be sorely missed.
Reply
Mary Honeysett
December 30, 2020 at 9:03 pm
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Reply
Dan Miller
December 30, 2020 at 9:50 pm
My condolences to You Theresa and Tim for the loss of your Mother. Please know She has gone Home to be with the Lord and Forever Live in your Heart.
Reply
Dottie L Sowle
December 31, 2020 at 1:59 pm
So sorry for your loss. She was a great mom, to put up with all of us girls. So many great memories. Thoughts and Prayers.
Reply
Deborah Gates
January 3, 2021 at 10:29 pm
My condolences, Theresa, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I know you’ll miss her. My prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Reply
Gwen Holden-Norton
January 4, 2021 at 3:50 pm
Sorry to hear your loss . She was my neighbor of early years and a child hood playmate at our country homes !
Our prayer are with your families!
Reply
Amy Drainer
January 6, 2021 at 10:03 pm
So sorry to hear of her passing. Prayers to her family.
Reply
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