Joy Graves Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joy Graves of Wyandotte, Michigan, who passed away on September 20, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joy Graves to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde Finfrock and Leone Finfrock (Epley). She is survived by: her husband Richard "Rick" Graves; her daughters, Deborah Mitsch (David) and Jennifer Piechocki (Joseph); her grandchildren, Benjamin Mitsch, Lucas Mitsch, Jessica Leginski (Michael) and Joseph Piechocki, Jr.; her great grandchildren, Elliot and Elena Leginski; and her friend Janie Lehmann. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Joy served as Director of the Catholic Charities' RSVP program before moving on to serve for 14 years as the first Center Director of the 32nd Degree Masonic Learning Centers for Children.
Memorial contributions are appreciated to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (https://give.michaeljfox.org) or to Southeastern Michigan Children's Dyslexia Center.
