Obituary for Joyce A. Stephens

JOYCE A. STEPHENS

Joyce A. Stephens, 69, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Joyce was born to Harold and Jean (Lathery) Leach on March 18, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio. She truly lived her life to the fullest.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Joyce is survived by her children and their significant others: Bridget Carden, Gidget (Jay Bias) Dickenson, Gary (Kiane Shook) Stephens Jr.; siblings: Kenny (Linda) Leach, Harold Lee (Kathy) Leach, David (Sharon) Leach, Daryl (Jeanette) Leach; grandchildren: Caleb Carden, William (Sara) Dickenson Jr., Stephen Dickenson, Ty (Dakota) Dickenson, Kade Stephens, Quinn Stephens; great-grandchildren: Grace, Sophia, Mackenzie Dickenson; Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, whom she shared fond memories with.

At the request of Joyce, there will be no services conducted. Showalter Blackwell Long, Fosdick Chapel, Liberty has been entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Lung Association in Joyce’s honor.