THOMAS, Joyce E. of Dayton, passed away on March 3, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is survived by her loving children, Donnie Thomas and Chadonn Cummings; grandchildren, Donnie Thomas Jr., and Ramya Thomas; sisters, Elvia Thomas, and Brenda (Josh) Weaver, nephews and nieces, Brandon Brea, Brelyse Thornton, and Michael Thompson; special friend, Tommy Jones; and numerous other caring relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Chauncey Cummings; her mother and father, Lorene and Lidell Thomas; and brother, Charles (Jimmie) Thomas. Funeral services will be held 2PM Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1PM until time of service. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery.