BABB, M. Joyce - Age 86, of Linden, formerly of Flint, died on January 13, 2015. Private services will be held. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Genesee County Humane Society. Joyce was born October 31, 1928, the daughter of James Walter and Grace Ina (Copeland) Rhoads. She retired from the Flint Board of Education as secretary after 26 years of service. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Joyce is survived by her children, Christine (Bruce) Howard, Pamela (Gary) Ford, Michael (Carla) Babb, John (Laurie) Babb; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries pages of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.