Joyce Ann (nee Whitis) of Jackson Twp., OH. Born on June 13, 1940 in Eubank, KY and went to be with the Lord on Friday June 27, 2014 at the age of 74. She was the loving wife of the late Jimmie Rose Jr. Loving mother of Debra (Freddie) Way. Caring grandmother of Jessica, Ashley and Michael Way and Brittany Freson. Cherished daughter of the late Benjamin and Winnie (nee Lowe) Whitis. Beloved sister of the late Earl, Charles, Robert, Richard Whitis, Mary Freson and Betty Rogers. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Joyce was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Goshen. Friends received from 6 PM - 9 PM, Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28, Goshen. Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday July 2, 2014 at Temple Baptist Church, 11965 Kenn Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45240. Interment, Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford, OH. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Goshen 6655 Edenton Pleasant Plain Rd Pleasant Plain, Ohio United States 45162