Joyce LaRue Stinnett

November 9, 1959 - February 3, 2022

Joyce Stinnett, 62, passed away on February 3, 2022 at her home peacefully in Tahlequah, OK to reunite with the love of her life James. She was born on November 9, 1959 in Tahlequah, OK to John L. Davis and Shirley (Tincher) Griffin. Joyce grew up in Tahlequah. After high school she attended NSU where she received a Bachelor’s in Business. She married Jimmy Smith at the age of 16 in 1976 and had two children, Desmond and Aaron Smith, later divorced in 1989. Then was happily married to “her man”, James Stinnett January 22, 1990 until his passing in September of 2020. James and Joyce Stinnett were happily married for 30 years in Tahlequah. She worked for Tahlequah Public Schools as a cafeteria manager where she worked for over 10 years. She also enjoyed gardening, photography, cooking, crafting/painting, and enjoying these hobbies with her family. She especially loved doing crafts with her grandkids. Joyce is survived by her 2 sons, Desmond Smith with wife Bobbie Smith and Aaron Smith with fiancé April Lee of Tahlequah. Her brothers John Davis of Tahlequah and Scott Keys with wife Shelli of Springfield, Missouri. Grand children are Tanis, Shaylin and Cynara Smith, Aidan and Aurora Smith, her great-grandchild Vivian Good-Smith; and her nieces and nephews and other relatives. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband James Stinnett and her mother Shirley Griffin. No funeral service or visitation will be held at her request. The family will be keeping her ashes for the time being. In lieu of flowers the family wishes for everyone refer to Joyce’s Facebook page for sharing memories and photographs.