Joyce Anne Stoner

Joyce was born in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late George and Winifred Gifford. Joyce is preceded in death by her brother Jerry, niece Janelyn, and loving husband and soulmate Doyle Stoner. Joyce is survived by her children, son Rod, and daughters Julie and Karen, grandchildren Brandon and Ryan, sister-in-law Jane Gifford, Doyle's children and in-laws; Mike and Debra, Susan and George, Diane, and many cherished great grandchildren. Joyce is also survived by her faithful dog Maggie.

Joyce obtained her nursing degree at White Cross Hospital, now Riverside, and enjoyed a long rewarding career as an emergency room nurse at Riverside Hospital. After retirement, Joyce traveled throughout the country, including Alaska, with her husband, Doyle. Joyce was a member of Riverside Methodist Church where she volunteered her nursing skills. Joyce was a jokester, an accomplished gardener, a natural in the kitchen, and an avid reader, especially later in life when she completed reading biographies of all the American Presidents. Joyce was a big fan of the Buckeyes.

Joyce deeply appreciated the help of family and friends during her declining years, including Connie, Debra, Cristine, and Betty. A special thank you to Capital City Hospice and her nurse Anne for their care and compassion. Memorial service to be held at

Joyce requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Ethel Kellogg scholarship fund, Millcreek-West Unity Foundation, P.O. Box 631, Bryan, Ohio 43506, and to the Alzheimer's Association.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12pm at Riverside Global Methodist Church, 2701 Zollinger Rd, Columbus, OH 43221. A private inurnment will take place at Kingwood Memorial Park