Joyce E. Pearson

Joyce Elaine (Starrett) Pearson, 85, Rochester, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

She was born July 7, 1940 in Branch County, Mich., the daughter of Herbert Austin and Hazel (Middleton) Starrett. She graduated from Fremont High School. Joyce married James E. Bieghler Dec. 15, 1997 in Rochester. He preceded her in death Feb. 12, 2010. On Dec. 1, 2017 in Rochester, 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, and enjoyed sewing, gardening and tending to her house plants.

Survivors include her husband, Dale Pearson, Rochester; children Rex Growcock, Wolcottville, Roger (Wendy) Growcock, Locust, N.C.; grandchildren Hayley Growcock, Concord, N.C., Skye Growcock, Wolcottville; stepchildren, Belinda Pearson, Camden, Patricia (Dan) Richardson, Ken., Crystal (Ronnie) Jorden, Pennsylvania, Melisa (Vern) Ballard, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Starrett.

Funeral service was conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Visitation was 4-6 p.m.. Tuesday, Nov, 4, 2025, at the funeral home.

Burial will be at a later date at Camden Cemetery, Camden, Indiana.

Online condolence may be expressed at www. zimmermanbrosfh.com.