It was in Wilmar where Joyce met Curtis H. Allen, they were united in marriage and to the union five children were born. Curtisteen, Nancy, Carol, Bobby, and Marion. Curtis H. Allen preceded her in death in October of 1956. Joyce was left a widow at a young age. During the years that followed Joyce became the mother of three more children, Terry, Vicky Fay and Joyce Ann.
She worked at Bradley County Medical Center for thirty-eight years and was a faithful employee. On November 30, 2002, Joyce married Charlie Wilson at Great Shady Grove A.M.E. Church, after only six months of marriage he preceded her in death.
Joyce Mae Wilson was united in Holy wedlock to Lee Chester Steen on August 6, 2005. They were happily married for seventeen years. Chester preceded her in death January 17, 2022.
In addition to her three husbands, Joyce Mae Steen is preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers, Jimmy, George, Wilbert, Charles, Joe Lee, Billy Ray Jackson, and A.D. Green; three sisters, Mary J., Martha J., and Erma Lewis; four children, Terry, Joyce Ann, Marion, and Carol; and one grandson, Christopher whom she raised.
Joyce leaves to cherish her precious memories, one son, Bobby Allen of North Chicago, IL; one stepson, Jasper (Shirley) Steen; three daughters, Curtisteen Stanley of Monticello, AR, Nancy Allen of Wilmar, AR, and Vicky (Alvin) Scott of Waukegan, IL; fifteen grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, August 1, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Shady Grove A.M.E. Church in Wilmar, Arkansas. Burial will be in Wilmar Turner Hill Cemetery in Wilmar, Arkansas. You can sign Mrs. Joyce's guestbook here on her page.
Condolences(9)
Rev. Karen Jackson
Wilmar, AR Saturday, August 2, 2025 You have my deepest sympathy remember earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not healMaxine Ridgell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Mrs. Joyce is going to be missed by all of Us, her Neighbors. She was always so nice and friendly to all she knew. No one was a stranger. Everyone was treated like family. She is in Heaven catching up with Chris now. At Peace. At Home. Resting with Jesus.Victor & Veronica Scott
North Chicago, IL Wednesday, July 30, 2025 I Thank God for the relationship me and Mom had the talks the prayers have brought me where I am in the Lord. To the family stay prayerful and Together.Brenda Binns
Monticello, AR Monday, July 28, 2025 How precious are the memories I have of Mother Joyce. She was very dear to me and I knew, I was special to her because of my friendship I had with her deceased daughter Joyce.Family, I know your loss is great but heaven has gained a Diamond..
Look to God for your strength and comfort..I’m praying for all of you.
Love u much😘
Tish Booker
Grayslake, IL Sunday, July 27, 2025 Dear Bobby Allen and Family,We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Your mother was a remarkable woman, and her memory will live on through the love and strength she instilled in all of you, her children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
The Booker Family
Taishia Oneal
Carlsbad, NM Saturday, July 26, 2025 U will be missed greatly. U were the best grandma to the kids they loved you so much. Your pain free and with there daddy we will miss u so much. Prayers to her kids and other family.Camona Phillips
Monticello, AR Saturday, July 26, 2025 My dear Joyce, I just wanna to say I will truly miss you. You’ve been in my life over 20+ years. I look at you as a grandmother. It’s sad to hear that I lost you. but one day I will gain you back you will always be in my memories from the laughter to the talk to the sit down. You always been a beautiful angel to me and a queen. I love you so much and I also wanna give my condolence to the family as well. Love from the Phillips family.Deborah (Deb)
Atlanta, GA Thursday, July 24, 2025 My dear friend, "Miss Joyce", you are missed. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, extending your heart to love me and the blessing of our beautiful friendship.Rest in God's loving arms. "Miss Joyce".
I love you.
To the family, Condolences and Love.
Mary Parrott Taylor
Vilonia, AR Thursday, July 24, 2025 Ms Curtisteen, John and I were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Heaven has truly gained another angel. Ms Joyce was such a lovely lady with a heart of gold. May the Lord lift you up and hold you in the palm of His hand in the comings days. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Mary and John Taylor 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️