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Joyce Arden Phillips, born June 11, 1946, in Ferndale, Michigan, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of faith. She was the daughter of Auston Manning and Lucille (Jacobs) Manning.
On Aug. 8, 1964, in Alpena, Arden married the love of her life, David Phillips. Together they shared more than sixty years of marriage and life’s many experiences.
Arden is survived by her husband, David Phillips; her children, Starla Phillips of Parker, Colorado, Rick Phillips of Bloomington, Indiana, and Ray Phillips and his wife, Alina, of Ypsilanti, Michigan; her sister, Carol Hill and her husband, Gary, of Zephyr Hills, Florida; five grandchildren, Brooke Peterson and her husband, Kevin, Brent Kohnert and his wife, Crystal, Emily Phillips, Alicia Phillips, and Auston Phillips; and four great-grandchildren, Jaidyn Peterson, Kai Peterson, Harper Peterson, and Ireland Peterson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Auston and Lucille Manning, and her sisters, Lucille Bruning, Helen Kearly, and Delia “DeeDee” Hansen.
Arden’s faith was the foundation of her life. She loved her God, Jehovah, and found great joy in studying the Bible and sharing its message with others. She valued the relationships she built through her faith and devoted many years to helping others learn about the Scriptures and the hope they provide.
She will be remembered for her steadfast beliefs, her enduring faith, and the many lives she touched through her kindness and devotion. Her memory will be cherished by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
A Memorial Service will take place at a later date. Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.