Joyce A. McKenzieJoyce Ann (Mimi) McKenzie passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 12:20 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Central. Joyce was born on March 15, 1937 in South Bend, IN to the late Lewellyn and Mildred Young Wheatley. She graduated from South Bend Central High School. Joyce married Robert McKenzie on November 19, 1955 in Niles, MI, and he preceded her in death on August 19, 2006. Joyce worked as a Medical Transcriptionist at Arnett Clinic for 16 years, and was also the Manager at City Newsstand on Main St. from 1969 to 1984. She was active with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, enjoyed reading, cooking and working. Surviving are two children, Cheri McKenzie (companion Jon Crose) of Lafayette, and Michael (wife: Aleta) McKenzie of Thorntown. Also surviving is one sister, Darlene (husband: Bill) Chambers of New Carlisle, IN, four grandchildren, Amanda, Emily, Zach, and Asia McKenzie, and one great grandchild, Bryant Cardwell. Also surviving are 2 brother-in-laws and 5 sister-in-laws. Fred McKenzie of Dallas, Texas, Curtis McKenzie (Sandy) of Niles,MI, Barbara Brookshier(Cliff) of Arvada, CO, Carole Anderson(Dean) and Margie Brentlinger of Granger,IN, Lorraine Bliley and Kathy Miller(Paul) of Mishawaka.She is preceded in death by one son, Robert K. McKenzie.Services will be held on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service at Simplicity Funeral Care with Pastor Dwight Herin officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Simplicity Funeral Care entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences at
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