Obituary for
Joyce Marie Nichols (Hughes)
Joyce Marie Nichols, age 78, of Bedford, died Saturday February 7, 2015 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Joyce was born April 30, 1936 in Battle Creek, to Fred and Hattie (Black) Hughes and was a lifelong resident. Joyce attended Lakeview Schools and married William O. Nichols on May 3, 1952. She had been employed by the Kellogg Co. for 26 years retiring in 1983. Joyce was a member of the Bedford Bible Church and the Kellogg 25 Year Club. Joyce loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Linda) Nichols of Lake Village, Indiana, and Bill (Anita) Nichols of Bedford, MI, grandchildren, Michele Hines of Kalamazoo, Shawn (Robin) Nichols, of Battle Creek, Nathan (Jennifer) Nichols of Battle Creek and Donnie (Rose) Nichols of Kalamazoo, 13 great grandchildren, a sister, Margaret Branigan of New York. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, William O. Nichols in 2006 and brothers, Jim and Russell Hughes. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon Wednesday at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, 223 N. Bedford Rd. Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Bedford Bible Church, or the American Diabetes Association. Please visit Joyce’s webpage at www.bachmanhebble.com.