Joyce A. Kreps, 86, of Galion passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Signature HealthCARE in Galion.
She was born June 27, 1933 in Bucyrus and was the daughter of Howard K. and Edythe L. (Brocklesby) Stebbins. On November 26, 1952 she married Jack D. Kreps and they enjoyed nearly 53 years of marriage until his passing on November 5, 2005.
Joyce graduated from Galion High School in 1951 and graduated from the Mansfield General School of Nursing with an RN Degree in 1954. She worked as a Registered Nurse for Mansfield General, Dr. Clarence Adams, formerly of Galion, and retired from the Galion Hospital.
Joyce was a member of Alphi Phi Sigma, and the Mansfield Nursing Alumni Association. She enjoyed crafts and absolutely loved her pets.
Joyce is survived by daughter Belinda K. (Michael) Nehmsmann of Fairfield, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; sisters Jean Quay of Indianapolis, Indiana and Jane Ann Flory of Findlay and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son Bradley Kreps and a sister Janet Baehr.
Following her wishes, there will be no service held.
Memorial contributions may be made to Avita Home Health & Hospice in care of the funeral home.
Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of Joyce Kreps, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.