Joyce K. Perez (nee Brewer) was born June 4, 1943 to Dortha and Anna (nee Williams) Brewer and passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends, June 10, 2017 at Christ Hospital at the age of 74. She was a US Army Veteran and served as a nurse during the Vietnam War. She worked as a Registered Nurse and an IT Professional. Joyce was also a foster mom to over 100 kids. Because of her great affection for children she decided to start a Daycare business at home as well as fostering. The Daycare operated up until the time the family decided to adopt a sibling group of five foster children. She always strived to be a positive force in children's lives. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Gus Perez; children, Bridget, Katie, Jessica, Cody, Allison and Andrew; 2 grandchildren, Brian and Jessica; 2 great grandchildren, Maxson and Cohen; brothers, Gary, Bill, Tim and Chuck; sisters, Fran, Brenda and Kathy; 16 nieces and nephews; and 20 great nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Saturday June 17, 2017 at 2 PM at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH 45107, where friends will be received from 1 PM until hour of service. Family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Christ Hospital MICU, C/O the Christ Hospital Foundation, 2123 Auburn Ave. Suite 528 Cincinnati, OH 45219. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Loveland 129 Riverside Drive Loveland, OH US 45140