Joyce Marian Wylie

Joyce Wylie, 84, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Livonia, Mi, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2021, at Green Acres Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant.  Joyce was born in Danville, Illinois on February 26, 1937, daughter of the late William and Marian (Prehn) Bittner.  Joyce graduated from Paris High School and continued her education at DePauw University for her bachelor's degree. She then attended The Ohio State University for a master's in counseling, where she met the love of her life, Bruce Wylie.  They were married on April 20, 1965, in Paris, Illinois.  Together they raised their two children in Livonia, Mi. She also developed a close relationship with her oldest stepson. Joyce taught in the Livonia Public Schools for many years.  She served as a Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader; she enjoyed watching choir, sporting events and dance recitals for both children and grandchildren.  Joyce loved her family and supported them in all their endeavors; they were her world.  Joyce is survived by her children, Allyson (John) Klak of Mt. Pleasant, and Bradford (Pam) Wylie of Canton; grandchildren, Elizabeth Klak, David Klak, Lauren Wylie, Andrew Wylie, Jonathon Wylie, Travis Wylie and Casey (Scott) Wylie-Knight; great grandchildren, Andrew Wylie Barron and Alex Wylie; and sister, Jane Bittner of Paris, Il. Joyce was preceded in death by both parents; husband, Bruce Wylie; and stepson, Ian Bruce Wylie. A private family service will take place in Ohio. She will be interred next to her husband at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati, Oh.  To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family please visit www.CharlesRLux.com.