Joyce L. Dillehay Bivens

Joyce L. Dillehay Bivens, 90, of Lewisport, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at her home while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born February 14, 1934 in Daviess County to the late Luther and Cora Ellen Miller Dillehay. Joyce was a member of Central Baptist Church in Hawesville and retired after 46 years as office manager with Western Kentucky Gas Co. She was an outgoing and take -charge type of person and was very quick witted. She enjoyed telling stories, quilting, playing the piano, traveling, and flower and vegetable gardening. Back in the 1950’s and 60’s, she sang in a group on the WOMI Gospel Radio Show. 

 In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Rex Bivens, her sister, Wanda Ward, and her brother, Orville “Larry” Dillehay.

 Surviving are two daughters, Doris Brown and husband Bruce of Lewisport and Bonnie Bivens of Owensboro; three grandchildren, Jason Brown and wife Dr. Erica Brown of Knoxville, Tennessee, Chris Lott and wife Dr. Brende Lott of Campbellsville, and Shannon Small and husband Zach of Lewisport; eight great grandchildren; and nine nieces and nephews.

 Funeral services will be 2 PM Saturday, September 14, at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of the service Saturday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.

 Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Baptist Church in Hawesville and to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. Messages and condolences to the family can be shared at www.glenncares.com.