NORTH MANCHESTER - Joyce M. Goff, 75, of North Manchester, died at 8 a.m. Dec. 22, 2009, in her residence.
She was born Feb. 8, 1934, in Wabash County, to Buford "John" and Ruby Cummins Tyner. On July 5, 1953, she married Gaelon B. Goff, who died Oct. 19, 2002.
She was owner and operator of the Burger Dairy Store, North Manchester, from 1970-95, and worked at CVS Pharmacy, North Manchester, from 1990-2001. She was a member of First Brethren Church, North Manchester, attended New Hope United Church of Christ, Bippus. She graduated from Central High School in 1953.
Surviving are three sons: Dennis Goff, North Manchester; David (and spouse Cristina) Goff, Fairhaven, Mass.; and Darren Goff, Fort Wayne; a daughter, Terri Fratus, North Manchester; her mother, Ruby Tyner, North Manchester; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a great-grandchild.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastors Larry Holderbaum and Kurt Stout officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester.
Calling is two hours prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.
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Memorials to the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005; or the American Diabetes Association, 6415 Castleway West Drive, Suite 114, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
