Joyce E. Mitchell, 67, of Millbury, Ohio, beloved Mother, Nana, and Friend, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Genoa Retirement Village. Joyce was born in East Millsboro, Pennsylvania on December 23, 1947 to Sherman and Blanche (Gibson) Goney. For over 30 years, Joyce opened up her home as a daycare provider to many area children whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed shopping at garage sales, working on craft projects, making homemade Christmas treats for her family and friends, and enjoying the many flowers she grew around her home. Joyce especially enjoyed trips with her family and friends to Amish Country. Her true passion was caring for her children, grandchildren, and the many children whom she cared for.
Joyce is survived by her children, Kim ( Ernest Lorenc) Mitchell, Jeff Mitchell, Shelly (Greg) Taylor and Christie Mitchell; mother, Blanche Goney grandchildren, Brandon and Ryan Taylor, Kruiz and Diamond Lorenc, and Jeffrey Mitchell; great-granddaughter, Juliana; brother, Sherman (Diane) Goney; nephews, Joseph (Malissa) Goney and Chad Goney; dear friend, Laura Knoblauch ; along with many loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Sherman Goney and dear friend, Donald Knoblauch.
Friends may call at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Millbury Chapel, 1111 Woodville Road (east of I-280) on Sunday, November 15, 2015 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm and Monday, November 16, 2015 from 2:00 pm -8:00 pm. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Lake Township Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. www.egglestonmeinert.com