WINTER HAVEN - Patty Jean Pearce, 65, of Winter Haven, died Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Winter Haven Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

 Born Feb. 25, 1942 in Beech Hills, IN she moved here in 1975.  She was the owner of Pearce Worldwide Logistics and Warren Pearce and Company, Inc.  Patty was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Winter Haven where she was an active member. She served on the Board of Directors for the Youth for Christ; on the committee for the Youth for Christ Ranch; Finance Committee at Calvary Baptist Church; and also served as an assistant Sunday School Teacher. 

  Preceded in death by her husband, Warren Pearce and a son, Kris Pearce, she is survived by: a son, Kevin Pearce and his wife Susan of Brentwood, TN; a daughter, Kim Mullen and her husband Chris of Winter Haven; four brothers, Bob Evans of Denver, CO, Raymond Evans of Alabama, Bud Evans of MO and Stephen Evans of Winslow, IN; and nine grandchildren.

 The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 15, 2007 from 1:00pm till 2:00pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 2101 Overlook Drive, SE, Winter Haven.  Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm with Pastor Tim Williams officiating.  Interment to follow at Auburndale Memorial Park.  Condolences may be sent at www.oakridgefuneralcare.com.