Joyce J. Hembree, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. She was born October 22, 1937 in Dayton, OH to the late Albert and Opal (Smith) Hines. Joyce was a member of the American Legion Post #665 Ladies Auxiliary, West Manchester, OH. She retired from the Baxter Company of Eaton, OH. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Barbara Hines; brother Bill Hines; and grandson Jacob Hembree and great grandson Raymon. She is survived by her son Gene (Brenda G.) Hembree of New Paris, OH; son Randy (Wanda) Hembree of Eaton, OH; daughter Cynthia Ann (Tom) Kuder of Seattle, WA; son Gary (Kathy) Hembree of Harrison, OH; son Doug (Kachina) Hembree of Richmond, IN; daughter Brenda L. Hembree and friend of Eaton, OH; 18 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brother Ronald (Diane) Hines of West Manchester, OH; sister-in-law Pam Hines of Eaton, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Fairview Cemetery, West Alexandria, OH with with Lowell T. Spencer officiating. Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, OH is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Legion Post #665 Ladies Auxiliary, 450 North Main Street, West Manchester, OH 45382. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com