Joyce D. Sears, 76, of Goshen, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, in Cincinnati.

Mrs. Sears worked as a clerk for a retail grocery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Sears and three sisters, Edna Lauck, Sheila Morse and Betty Marsh.

She is survived by one son, Bill Sears; one daughter, Sue Sears; special children, Sharon Thoroughman and Joseph DeSilva and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at Evans Funeral Home, in Goshen.

Interment at Goshen Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Free Store Food Bank or a food pantry of your choice.