Joyce Elaine (Starrett) Pearson, 85, Rochester, passed away at 7:25 A.M. Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
She was born on July 7, 1940 in Branch County, Michigan, the daughter of Herbert Austin and Hazel (Middleton) Starrett. She graduated from Fremont High School. Joyce married James E. Bieghler on December 15, 1997 in Rochester, Indiana. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2010. On December 1, 2017 in Rochester, Indiana, she married Dale Pearson and he survives.
Joyce was employed at Starcraft Inc. operating a cutting table. She had attended the First Baptist Church, Rochester, Indiana and enjoyed sewing, gardening and tending to her house plants.
Survivors include her husband, Dale Pearson, Rochester, Indiana, children, Rex Growcock, Wolcottville, Indiana, Roger (Wendy) Growcock, Locust, North Carolina, grandchildren, Hayley Growcock, Concord, North Carolina, Skye Growcock, Wolcottville, Indiana, step-children, Belinda Pearson, Camden, Indiana, Patricia (Dan) Richardson, Kentucky, Crystal (Ronnie) Jorden, Pennsylvania, Melisa (Vern) Ballard, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Starrett.
Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana.
Friends may visit from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the funeral home.
Burial will be held at a later date at Camden Cemetery, Camden, Indiana. Online condolence may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
