Joyce Lynn Smith Stutler, age 74 of The Plains, died Sunday morning, July 3, 2022 at her home.  Born Dec. 18, 1947 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Maywood Jackson Smith and Nola Warren Smith.

She attended Athens High School.  Joyce and her husband owned and operated the New & Antique Furniture Store and C-D Carryout both in Chauncey.  She enjoyed show horses and was a member of the West Virginia Quarter Horse Association.  She was a Multi-State Champion in the Walk and Trot Class and Multi Grand Champion in the Trail Horse Class.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 40 years, Donald P. Stutler; two daughters, Leslie Joyce (Keith) Gwinn of Athens and Shelly (Bob) Napper of Newark; a son, Ronald Lee Living of Circleville; three step children, Donald (Michelle) Stutler II of Albany, Douglas (Josie) Stutler of Stewart and Tina Louise Stutler of Stewart; three grandchildren, Tyler Gwinn, Taylor Gwinn and Lindsey Napper; seven step grandchildren, Donald III, Kitlan, Brian, Bryce, Abbie, Rose and Heather; several great grandchildren; a sister, Lisa (Guard Dicken) Jenkins of Athens; and a brother, David Alan (Teresa) Smith of Athens.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by a sister, Polly Smith

At her request, no public service will be observed.  A private family service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to OhioHealth Home Care and Hospice, 444 W. Union St., Athens, OH  45701.  Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.