Joyce L. Sylvester, age 81, of Sterling Heights, passed away June 30, 2011, at her home. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Dear mother of Kenneth, Larry pre-deceased, Theodore Laurie Wechter, Daniel, and David. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Eric Iyleea, Amber, Crystal and Danielle. Loving great grandmother of Brianna, Sage and Madelynn. Dear sister of Patricia Robert Dennington, and the late Shirley and brother in law Harvey Moran. Visitation at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., Utica, Sunday and Monday 2:00 - 9:00 PM. Joyce will lie in state on Tuesday at St. Ephrem Catholic Church 17 Mile and Dodge Park Rds. from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM time of Mass. Interment St. Lawrence Cemetery. Memorials suggested to the Joyce Sylvester Tap-Dance Scholarship for children who need help making their dreams come true. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com