Joyce (McDaniel) Stephens

Joyce McDaniel Stephens, age 88 of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, where she had been a Sunday school teacher, head greeter and anything else she could do to serve the Lord. Joyce had recently been given an award for her faithful service to the church. She was a graduate of Winder High School and worked several clerical jobs throughout her life, including many years as the Bethlehem Town Clerk. Joyce was also a loving homemaker who was known for her cooking, sewing and love for family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Beulah Harris McDaniel; her husband of 57 years, Talmadge Stephens; a son, Mark Stephens and a brother to WWII, Thomas McDaniel. Joyce is survived by two sons, Doug Stephens (Teresa) of Acworth and Wayne Stephens (Vonda) of Clayton; her daughter, Susan McElhannon (Lee) of Winder; a brother, Clay McDaniel (Joy) of Bethlehem; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 5 until 8PM at Smith Funeral Home, Winder, GA. Funeral services will be held at 2PM Friday, September 6, 2019 at Bethlehem First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jay Tenney and Rev. Frank Bernat officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to Bethlehem First United Methodist Church or The Alzheimer’s association.