Joy Ann Cameron Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joy Ann (Tellefsen) Cameron, age 80, of Drummond Island, Michigan, died at home on June 17, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 10, 1941, to Theodore and Joy Bailey Tellefsen. Joy was a life-long resident of Drummond Island, and graduated from DeTour High School in DeTour, Michigan. She earned her LPN at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. Joy followed her mother as Drummond Island’s librarian from 1981 until she retired in 2005. She took special care of her patrons knowing their likes and dislikes, making recommendations, and building the library’s collections and services to fit their needs. Joy retired to devote her time to caregiving for her husband, Nick. Joy was baptized in 2006 and became an active member of the Drummond Island Baptist Church, often attending services with her little dog, Manny by her side. Joy loved to spend time with her family and often had out of town family staying with her. It was not uncommon for her to have couches, beds, and any available floor space full of extended family members all enjoying each other’s company. In addition to spending time with family, Joy loved to read, tend to her plants, dote on her little dog, and watch her grandson’s hockey games on TV. Joy is survived by three siblings, John (Carrol) Tellefsen of Medina, Ohio, Tom Tellefsen of San Tan, Arizona, and Jewel Tellefsen Wamsley of Traverse City, Michigan. As well as her two sons, Todd (Sandy) Cameron of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, and Chad (Kim) Cameron of Drummond Island. In addition, Joy leaves behind grandchildren, Christopher, Claire, and Curt Cameron; Frank (Shannon) Smith, and Alex (Caitlin) Smith. Along with great grandchildren, Brock and Cameron Smith, and Jack Smith. Nieces and Nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and even great grand nieces and nephews, were and important part of Joy’s life, and survive her as well. Joy is preceded in death by her husband, Nick, parents, Theodore and Joy Tellefsen; infant sister Myrtle Fern Tellefsen; brother, Ted Tellefsen; sister, Mary Tellefsen Ledy; sister-in-law, Rosanne Tellefsen; and brothers-in-law, Ross Wamsley and Duane Ledy. A memorial service will be held at the Drummond Island Baptist Church on July 2nd at 11:00am. Joy’s ashes will be interred at the Drummond Island Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made out to the Drummond Island Baptist Church, 29281 East Channel Road, Drummond Island, Michigan 49726. Galer Funeral Homes & Cremation in Pickford, Michigan, is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.galerfuneralhomes.com.

Joy Ann Cameron

October 10, 1941 - June 17, 2022