Joey Lee Stevens

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joey Lee Stevens, a beloved friend, husband, father, and compassionate nurse, who found peace on 27 January 2025, after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. Joey was born on 27 September 1968, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, to the late Gary Stevens and Paulette Alexander. Joey's journey took him to Southeastern Louisiana University and the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge, where he earned his nursing degree in 1994. For thirty years, Joey dedicated his life to caring for others as a Registered Nurse, working across various places including Hammond, New Orleans, and finally San Francisco, where his empathy and warmth touched countless lives. He is welcomed into eternity by his parents and cherished grandparents, Millard Pete Stevens and Olivia Brown and Neal Alexander and Clara Hebert (Jerry) Louque. Joey is survived by a loving family that includes his devoted spouse of 25 years, John A. Wolford of San Francisco; his son, Joshua M. Stevens of New Orleans; and his brothers, Michael (Alfredo) Stevens of San Francisco, Gary Stevens Jr., Cheyenne Joiner, and Colt (Lacey) Joiner, as well as his sisters, Barbara Alexander and Sonya April (John), all from Ponchatoula. Together, they carry forward his legacy of love and compassion. In his life, Joey radiated kindness and made a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed, not only for his professional dedication but also for his vibrant personality and the joy he brought to others. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, located at 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. Public visitation will begin at 11:00AM followed by a service at 2:00PM. Interment will be at the adjacent All Saints Mausoleum. In honor of Joey's legacy, his family encourages anyone wishing to make a tribute to consider donating to cancer research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (StJude.org), continuing the fight against this illness that affected so many lives, including his own.