Obituary of Joyce L. Dravis

Joyce L. Dravis, 84, of Niles, formerly of Dowagiac, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at her residence, with her family by her side. She was born on September 2, 1926 in Dowagiac, Michigan to the late Joel and Marie (Pitchner) Moore. Joyce was a graduate of Dowagiac High School and worked in the banking industry for many years. On July 23, 1955 she married Charles O. Dravis at a ceremony in Dowagiac. He preceded her in death in 2003. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Dowagiac. Her hobbies included reading, playing cards and traveling and wintering, with her husband, after retirement in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Joyce also cherished the many friendships she had made. Joyce found the greatest joy in spending time with her family. She had a giving heart and will be missed greatly by her family. Joyce is survived by three daughters; Lynette (John) Kababik of White Lake, Michigan, Janelle (Jim) Dohm of Cassopolis and Lori (John) Kabara of Niles, nine grandchildren; Angela Kababik, Jenifer Maddox, Courtney (Matt) Hutchinson, Erick (Teresa) Dohm, Adam (Adrienne) Dohm, Leah (Kevin) Munson, Nichole (Barry Pompey) Kabara, Andrew (Elia) Kabara and Jared Kabara, four great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law Carolyn Tudja of St. Petersburg, Florida. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mission Hills Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, at Mission Hills Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jeffrey Weber officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Joyce's memory to Hospice at Home, Inc. 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085, St. John's Lutheran Church Bell Tower Fund 603 McCleary Street, Dowagiac, Michigan 49047 or to The Leukemia Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01202.