Joyce Reitzel Obituary

Joyce Lee Reitzel

Apr 17, 1945 - Jul 24, 2023

Lufkin, TX

Joyce Lee Reitzel, 78, residing in Lufkin, Texas, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at her son's home in Lake Ann, Michigan, with her loving family by her side.

Joyce was born April 17, 1945, in Cleveland, to Agnes (Vassel) Higgins and George Higgins. She graduated from Norwalk High School as a member of the class of 1963. Joyce was a dedicated homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family. Her hobbies included researching genealogy with various family members, reading, and visiting while playing cards with her friends. Joyce's greatest joy of all was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Michael L. Reitzel, whom she married Aug. 20, 1966; two sons, Mark (Nancy) Reitzel of Lake Ann, Michigan, and Michael Todd (Kelley) Reitzel of Canadian Lakes, Michigan; two granddaughters, Madison (Kyle) Sweeney of Ferndale, Michigan, and Christina Reitzel of Lake Ann, Michigan; grandson, Alexander Reitzel of Lake Ann, Michigan; sister, Karen (Steve) Schneider of Norwalk; brother, Greg Higgins of Norwalk; and many nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, George Higgins, Donna Dann, Gary Higgins, and Glenn Higgins.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, until the time of Joyce's funeral at 12 p.m. at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857. Pastor Chuck Towersey will be presiding. Private family burial will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions in Joyce's honor can be made to Hospice of Michigan at www.hom.org/donations/.

Fond memories and condolences may be shared online at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.