Delores (Bee) Sears-Church passed away January 26, 2024, at Arlington Care Center.  She was born on April 29, 1938, to the late Clay and Seretha Sears in Nicut, West Virginia.

Delores was a wife, mother of seven children, and caretaker before going to work for Thrift Drug Pharmacy, from where she retired.  In her retirement, she enjoyed walking, gardening, and watching her grandchildren play baseball.

Delores is survived by her daughters, Loretta Church, Yvonne (Mike) Morrison, Connie (Tim) Minkos, Pam (Randy) Chrisman, Kris (Greg) Stalling; grandchildren, Brandy Hatton-Frahn, Abby (Matt) Smith, Jody Taylor, Jayson (Angie) Finck, Jesse (Autumn) Morrison, Fawna Aprich, Shawn (Amber) Francis, Cassie (Tim) Davis, Brandon (Kambra) Chrisman, Brittany (Zack) Gardner, Courtney (Ben) Moraine, Ashley Church, Jeff Church, Brent Church, Jason (Missie) Stalling, Brad (China) Stalling, Kacie Stalling, Robbie Stalling; several great- and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Delbert Sears; sister, Olena Pyle; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Harvey Church; daughter, Anita Francis; son, Steven Church; brothers, Darce King, Dorsey Sears, Leslie Sears; and sister, Mary Eakin.

A special thank you goes to Cassie Davis, the staff of Arlington Care Center, McKenzie and Matt, and the staff with Bella Hospice for the care they all provided Delores during her stay.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm Saturday, February 3, 2024, followed by a 4pm memorial service at Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st, St. Newark, Ohio 43055, Pastor Doug Lynn officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Delores' memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601