1Joyce Colene Kearns, 81, of Bellefontaine, formerly of Lakeview, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Joyce was born on Oct. 1, 1938 in Champaign County, a daughter of the late Christian and Matilda Fitzpatrick Crain. She married John Joseph Kearns on Feb. 14, 1974 in London, and he died in 1999. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Marion Thomas Crain, William Harmon Crain and an infant brother.
She is survived by a daughter, Christy (Mark) Miller, and a son, Tobin Matthews, both of Lakeview, three grandchildren, Amy Miller, Tia (Ryan) Lillard and Wesley (Shelby) Matthews, five great grandchildren, Burke, Madden, and Nixon Lillard, Kinzley and Adalynn Matthews, two sisters, Betty Downs of Florida, and Roberta Jean Boyles of Bellefontaine, and several nieces and nephews.
Joyce was a 1957 graduate of Milford Center High School, where she was homecoming queen. She and Joe owned and operated JC Construction. Joyce was a member of Indian Lake Community Church. She enjoyed doing yard work, working puzzles and playing cards. Her greatest joy was playing with her grandchildren.
Private funeral services were conducted with burial in Highland Memorial Cemetery, West Liberty.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joyce’s name may be given to Indian Lake Community Church, PO Box 457, Russells Point, Ohio 43348.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.