Joyce Marlene (Fischer) Mills

Joyce Marlene Fischer Mills, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 4, 2026. Joyce was born in Pomeroy, Ohio on March 23, 1933. She was 93 years old at the time of her passing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Fischer and Hattie Mae Riggs Fischer as well as two older sisters, Alice Marie Fischer Jones and Dorothy Irene Fischer Schwarz. Her husband, Shirley Robert “Bob” Mills recently passed away on April 1, 2026.

Joyce graduated from Pomeroy High School class of 1950 where she enjoyed playing trumpet in the high school marching band. She was also involved in many high school activities during her time at PHS.

Joyce married Shirley Robert “Bob” Mills at the First Baptist Church in Middleport, Ohio on March 11, 1951. They were married 75 years. They have 3 children, Robin M. Foreman (Tom), Mary L. Riley (Jeff), and David R. Mills (Sandy).

She has seven grandchildren, Christie Casto (Josh), Jenna Hawkins (Michael), Jonathan Foreman (Alycia), Daniel Foreman (Anna), Lacey Poole (Nathan), Sean Riley, and Logan Riley (Lauren). She has nine great-grand children, Kiera Frank (David), Kelsey Richmond (Ethen), Kassie Colburn (Auston), Owen Boring, Vivian Hawkins, Isa Jones, Lucas Foreman, Shepherd Poole, and Nash Poole. Her great-great grandchildren are Tristin, Finlee, Cyrus, and Eliza Frank, River and Vaela Richmond, and Fletcher and Freya Colburn. Joyce is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Joyce was a homemaker for her family until December 1970 when she became employed by Ohio University as the secretary for the Department of Modern Languages. She was in this position until her retirement in 1995.

Joyce loved Jesus Christ and felt compelled to tell others the Good News of Jesus. In 1961, Joyce and her husband Bob began their journey in helping start Southern Baptist missions in the local area. These missions over time grew into Southern Baptist Churches in Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Middleport, and Mason, West Virginia.

Because of the closeness of the timing of their homecomings, joint graveside services were held on April 7, 2026 and were officiated by Rev. John Pauley. These services were attended by immediate family at Meigs Memory Gardens.

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