JOAN A. (NELSON) SAYERS

JOAN A. (NELSON) SAYERS, age 85, of Troy died on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born on April 28, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late John Nelson and Anna Ciminello.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Sayers, on February 11, 1996; one daughter: Marianne Evans; and one grandson: Nicholas Evans.

Joan is survived by two sons: David (Rebecca) Sayers of Maineville, Scott A. (Jennifer) Sayers of Laura, and son in-law Kenny Evans of Troy; three grandchildren: JoDel (David) Sauer, Scott (Anita) Evans and Andy (Vicky) Sayers; two great grandchildren; Amanda Fitzpatrick and Amanda Sayers; and special friend: Robert Bashore of Covington.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. Fr. James Duell officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association USA, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60606.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.