Joyce (Stewart) Patton

JOYCE (STEWART) PATTON, 53, of 137 Mound Street, passed away at 3:15 AM Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at her residence.  She was born on September 7, 1959 in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Zedeker) Stewart.

Joyce is survived by her loving companion, Richard L. Stempkowski, son, Zachary Martin of Sidney, one sister, Judy Wilkins and husband Jerry of Mayfield, KY, two brothers; Lyndal Stewart of Sidney, and David Stewart and wife Debra of Wapakoneta, OH, and numerous nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Stewart and one sister, Carolyn Carey.

Joyce formerly worked in the cafeteria at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community, and most recently worked as an assistant manager in the Dollar General Store in Sidney.  She enjoyed working, and taking good care of her dog, Sadie.  Joyce was an animal lover, a kind friend and sister, caring companion and loving mother, who will be dearly missed. 

A Celebration of Joyce's Life will be held at the Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., on Monday, July 8, 2013 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.  Condolences may be expressed to the Stewart family at our website, www.cromesfh.com     

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