Joyce Marie Stephens

Joyce Stephens, 85, of Snyder, Texas, joined the Lord’s presence on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Mrs. Stephens was born on December 23, 1940, to Wilmer and Opalene Wyatt in Williams, Oklahoma.

Joyce married the love of her life, Bill Stephens, on August 31, 1957. She and Mr. Stephens moved to Snyder and, soon after, started their own business Stephens Office Supply & Printing in 1966. While Stephens Office Supply & Printing was a great accomplishment of Mr. and Mrs. Stephens, their greatest accomplishment was the legacy they built within their family. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She most enjoyed spending time with her family, but she also enjoyed attending church at First Baptist Church of Snyder. She was especially fond of her Sunday school class and Sunday night Bible study group.

In her younger days, Joyce enjoyed traveling with Bill. She loved supporting her grandchildren by cheering them on at their academic and sporting events. She very much enjoyed hosting and cooking meals at their beautiful home, which was the epicenter of family gatherings. Joyce was well-known for her delicious homemade rolls and chocolate cake.

Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by her mother; her beloved husband; sister, Judy Ashley; brother-in-law, Ray Ashley; nephew, Gregg Ashley; sister-in-law, Betty Richardson; mother-in-law, Ollie Stephens; father-in-law, Wilburn Stephens; brother-in-law, Wilburn M. Stephens, Jr.; brother-in-law, Sam Stephens; sister-in-law, Virginia Fulks; sister-in-law, Anna Stephens; sister-in-law, Kathy Stephens.

She is survived by her son, Billy Stephens, Jr. and wife Kendra; daughter, Laura Davis and husband Wayne; grandson, Will Stephens and wife Madi; grandson, Luke Stephens; granddaughter, Alayna Vise and husband Kelby; granddaughter, Ryanna Orona and husband Anthony; great grandsons, Sutton & Madden Stephens, Jeremiah Vise, and Jack & Phillip Orona; great granddaughters, Emmeline, Ava, & Piper Vise and Macy Orona; sister, Patty Ross and husband Jay; sister, Betty Reed; brother, David Richardson; numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Bell Cypert-Seale Funeral Home on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm with Pastor Ben Reid officiating and Kenny Robinson, chaplain, assisting. Burial will follow under the direction of Bell Cypert-Seale Funeral Home at Hillside Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Bell Cypert-Seale Funeral Home from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.