Julia Anne Layton, 83, of Hopkins, MI passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at her home. Born June 19, 1935 in Fennville, MI, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Julia (Wells) Miller. On June 11, 1955 Julia married Ronald William Layton, who survives. Mrs. Layton was a woman of faith who loved her God. She attended LifeChange Community Church for twenty years and had taught Sunday School. Mrs. Layton was a terrific homemaker and had been a substitute teacher for Hopkins Public Schools. She also enjoyed the many years she spent at the Allegan County Medical Care Community fixing hair for the residents there. Mrs. Layton enjoyed reading in her spare time. Religious, political and historical books were among her favorites. She also loved spending time gardening, taking care of her flowers and sewing, especially little suits for her boys when they were younger. Above all else, however, Mrs. Layton especially adored spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband of sixty-three years, she is survived by her sons, John and Jan Layton, Keith and Janet Layton and Bryan Layton; brother, Roy Miller; sister-in-law, Dorothy Harrington and husband Cliff; thirteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, Mrs. Layton was preceded in death by her sisters-in-law, Dot Miller, Donna Miller and Doris Brahlek. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 6, 2018 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at LifeChange Community Church with Pastor Stephen Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to LifeChange Community Church, P.O. Box 55, Burnips, MI 49314. Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Visitation Details

Monday, August 6th, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel

Service Information

Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 11:00am, LifeChange Community Church

Interment Details

Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 12:30am, Maplewood Cemetery