Joyce C. (Buckingham) Stookey, age 89, of rural Geneva, IN, passed away at 7:32 AM on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at her home. She was born on Monday, April 26, 1937, in Adams County, IN.  She married Michael S.  Stookey on Saturday, January 15, 1983 in Geneva.  Joyce attended Geneva High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Geneva. Joyce worked in home health care for 30 years. She cared for her grandchildren, enjoyed horse riding, mowing, and flowers. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.

Joyce will be sadly missed by her Son - Stanley Hough, Geneva, IN, Daughter - Kathy (Donnie) McClain, Bryant, IN, Son - Ben (Vikki) Hough, Geneva, IN, Daughter - Ann (Rob) Bergman, Geneva, IN, Daughter - Cindy (George Edwards) Hough, Albany, KY, Step Son - Mitchel (Pam) Stookey, Decatur, IN, Step Son - Timothy  Grover, Decatur, IN, Step Daughter - Anndra Deisel, Geneva, IN, Step Daughter - Molli Hunt, Berne, IN, Brother - Jerry (Teresa) Buckingham, Fort Wayne, IN, Sister - Marlene (Bill) Ellis, Berne, IN, and several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Gr. Gr. Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Father - Earl W. Buckingham, Mother - Alice M. (Mathys) Buckingham, Husband - Michael S. Stookey, Son - David Hough, Brother - Larry  Buckingham, Sister - Donna Moise, and Brother - Steve Buckingham.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Joyce Stookey Residence located at 635 W. 1200 S. Geneva on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Preferred memorials can be made to the Geneva Public Library

Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com