Joyce Ann Sullivan (Liphard)

Joyce Ann Sullivan (Liphard) of Saginaw/Bridgeport

Passed away on Thursday, October 27th, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 66. She was born on March 23^rd, 1956, in Saginaw to her mother, the late Harriet Snyder (Mott), and raised by her grandmother Irene Mott. A 1975 graduate of Arthur Hill, Joyce spent her working years at the Saginaw County Osteopathic Society, Meijer Saginaw & Flint, Dawn Donuts in Buena Vista, and T&A Truck Stop. She met Larry Sullivan through Larry’s sister Debbie, and the couple Married on February 14^th, 1981. He survives her. In her free time, Joyce enjoyed traveling to fairs and carnivals, playing bingo, crocheting, fishing, camping, and holding rummage sales. She was a card queen at Euchre and loved playing pool. Joyce is remembered as being a loveable and proud grandmother with a heart of gold who loved helping people. She was sometimes a firecracker but always fun to be with.

Joyce is survived by her husband Larry Sullivan; daughter Rebecca Trevino; grandchildren Ruben Trevino Jr., Anthony Trevino, and Annalicia Trevino; siblings Terrie (Joe) Smith, Arthur (Dawn) Murphy, and Glenda Murphy; and aunt Geraldine Thornton; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members, and friends. 

Joyce was preceded in death by her mother Harriet Snyder; and grandparents Irene Sells and Bruce Mott.

A funeral service for Joyce will take place at 11:00am on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022, at W.L. Case & Company, 5700 Dixie Highway, Saginaw, Rev. Ted McCulloch presiding. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 2^nd, from 3:00pm until 7:00pm, and from 10:00am until the time of service on Thursday. Burial is to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Those wanting to make a show of their sympathy may wish to consider a contribution to the Humane Society of Saginaw County. Please share your thoughts, prayers, and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.casefunerlahome.com.