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Joyce Storum-Snell

Joyce Ann (McCloskey) Storum-Snell, age 82, of Roscommon, formerly of Waterford and Lapeer, was welcomed into heaven on August 3, 2016. Born on March 18, 1934, in Warren PA, Joyce was the only child of James and Opal (Holcomb) McCloskey. Her husband of over forty years, LaVerne Marion Storum, predeceased her in 2008; her oldest daughter, Gayle Ann, died tragically in 1981.

Joyce retired from the US Postal Service in Pontiac and relocated to Fort Meade, FL.

She & Vern enjoyed retirement for 14 years before he became seriously ill. They returned to MI in 2004 to be with family during his illness and death. Later, Joyce reconnected with her high school sweetheart, Charles Snell, whom she married in 2012. Charles passed away in March, 2016. Joyce enjoyed observing nature and the outdoors. She especially enjoyed spending time in conversation with family and friends.

Joyce was the beloved mother of Craig (Judy) Storum of Hale, MI; Mark (Barbara) Storum of North Carolina; Laura (Ray) Turczen of Lapeer MI and Mary Storum (Neriman Demirovic) of Birmingham MI; stepdaughters Rebecca Michelle and Stephany Storum of Colorado. She leaves behind many loving grandchildren: Steven, Michael, Daniel, Joseph, Matthew, Mark, Craig Jared, Carly, Kristi, Kari, Kelsey and Claire, Sara, Christi, Sandy and Jim. Joyce also has several great grandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren.

Visitation will be 48PM Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer, 1021 S. Lapeer Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446. (810)6648111. Joyce’s funeral service will be 2:00PM Friday at the funeral home. Chaplain Lee Austin will officiate and cremation will follow the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Rd., Suite 220, Bingham Farms, Michigan 480254509. Condolences may be placed at www.MuirBrothersLapeer.com.