Joyce C. Grooms, 77, of New Vienna, Ohio, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 23, 1944 in LaCarne, Ohio. She was preceded in death by parents Milford Wilburn, Sr. and Lucy Agnes Royster; step mother, Wanda Wilburn; one sister, Mary Ellen Grooms; and three brothers in law, Jim Grooms, Sam Anderson and David Bennet.

She is survived by one son, Jeff Grooms of New Vienna; one daughter, Joanna Smith (Jeff Mercer) of Bainbridge; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Grooms, Kyle Grooms, Eryn Neyer (Joe) and Alysha Jester (Casey); two step grandchildren, Grant Mercer (Jasmine) and Hannah Tomer (Joey); one honorary grandson, Brian Young; 12 great grandchildren; two brothers, Dwayne Wilburn and Adam Wilburn; four sisters: Marie Anderson, Marsha Grooms; Wilma Miller (Bobby) and Rebecca Hodge; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The public visitation is from 12 – 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at the East Liberty Church in Blue Creek.

The public funeral is 2 p.m, on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at the East Liberty Church. Pastor Jason Hayslip will officiate.

The public interment is at the East Liberty Cemetery.

Lafferty Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the family.