Joyce Nickerson

Joyce Bernice (Porter) Nickerson, age 84, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was born May 1, 1940, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Clifford and Marian (Smith) Porter. Shortly after turning seventeen Joyce married the love of her life, William “Bill” Nickerson on June 15, 1957. They had four children and were foster parents to many other. Joyce liked to play the autoharp and enjoyed going roller skating with Bill. Together the couple celebrated 65 years of marriage before Bill passed away on March 2, 2023. During her working years Joyce worked as a certified nurse’s aide for multiple healthcare agencies in the Plainwell area. Her biggest asset and love language was cooking, baking, and canning. She was especially known for her date filled cookies at Christmas time, which she made sure to pass down the recipe within the family. Joyce will be greatly missed by her three children, William “Bill” (Marge) Nickerson, Terry Channells, and Kevin (Cheryl) Nickerson; seven grandchildren, Karen (Amanda) Healey, Bobbie Jo (Kip) Martin, Joshua Nickerson, Dustin (Keri) Channells, Heather (Billy) Bourdo, Keisha (Matthew) Hofer, and William “Will” Nickerson; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; three sisters, Linda Porter, Doreen Brailey, Marilynn Harmon; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; son, Scott (Beth) Nickerson; grandson, Caleb Nickerson; and her parents. Per Joyce’s wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Memorial donations may be given to the Wings Home where Joyce spent her last days. (click the link below to donate online) The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Wings Home and Wings of Hope Hospice for their great care and compassion throughout this difficult time. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Joyce’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory or photo, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Joyce Nickerson, please visit our flower store.