Joyce A. Stephens, age 59, of Celina, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the St. Marys Living Center.

She was born November 4, 1957 in Celina, to Walter P. & Lula (McIntosh) Roberts. Her mother is deceased, and her father survives in Celina.

Joyce married Richard Alan "Al" Stephens on March 15, 1993, and he passed away February 22, 2001.

She is survived by a brother & 4 sisters: Rick Roberts and Ginny Griswold, both of Celina, Janice Kay Roberts of Portland, IN, Penny Brown of St. Marys and Lucy (John) Kinstle of Wapakoneta, and her mother-in-law: Paulette (Ron) Ottomeier of Rockford. Joyce is also survived by many nieces and nephews that she loved and cared about.

In addition to her mother, a brother: Junior Roberts, and her father-in-law: Paul R. Stephens, preceded her in death.

A dietician, Joyce had been employed at the Miller House and Celina Manor. She was a hard worker, who loved spending time with her sisters, and going shopping.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 25, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Tony Shaw officiating. Burial will be at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.

Calling Hours are from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, at the Funeral Home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.