Mrs. Joyce Hirman

Joyce(Wolverton) Hirman, age 67, formerly of Birch Run, Michigan passed away suddenly at her home in Norwalk, CT on January 9th, 2017. Born in Michigan, the daughter of Laurence and Ireva (Reblin) Wolverton, she was a graduate of Michigan State University and avid Spartan fan. Raised as a farm girl she was self-sufficient, reliable, hardworking and generous with her time and skills. She was always there for us and we miss her terribly.

Joyce was a proud U.S. Naval Officer, stationed at various bases including Sicily and the Caribbean. Once retired from the Navy she began a career with the K-2 company at their ski manufacturing plant on Vashon Island, WA. She worked her way up to become the senior director of finance at Newell in Norwalk, CT.Joyce enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved a good card or board game. She is survived by her daughter, Samantha Hinton, of Vashon, WA. She enjoyed traveling with Sam throughout North America and Europe.

A celebration of Joyce's life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Hanlin Funeral Home, 4823 W Main St, Millington, MI. Joyce's family will receive friends at the Hanlin Funeral Home also on Friday from 11am up until services begin. If you wish to make a memorial donation, kindly direct it to the charity of your choice in Joyce’s name and memory. You're welcome to express personal condolences, share a memory, or light a candle by opening the Guestbook page.

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