Joyce Leigh Bentley, 92, a lifelong resident of Firebrick, KY, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Hillview CCRC in Portsmouth, OH. Joyce was born on August 26, 1933, a daughter of the late Oscar Blankenbeckley and Audrey Beverly Blankenbeckley.
In her own words, she had a very blessed life. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service as the Firebrick, KY, postmaster for 32 years and called it the best job in the world and always said that she never had a day that she did not want to go to work. She had many hobbies that she enjoyed, such as reading, cooking/baking, crocheting, and quilting. She and her husband, Norman, enjoyed many trips to the Smoky Mountains with beloved family members. Joyce was a long-time member of Firebrick Christian Baptist Church and loved her church family. She served as the church bookkeeper for many years.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of nearly fifty-eight years, Norman Bentley. She was also preceded in death by five brothers: Jim, Herman, Elbert, Allard, and Randy Blankenbeckley, and one sister, Juanita Stone.
Surviving are Joyce’s children, Rick (Kitty) Bentley, Robin (Dave) Hutchison, Jennifer (Jim) Scherer, and Chris (Tracy) Bentley; one brother, Hal Blankenbeckley; 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Joyce’s legacy is one of love, joy, and gratefulness. If you knew her, you would feel these traits when you were in her presence. She will be missed immeasurably by her family and friends.
Funeral services will be at 1 P.M. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Firebrick Christian Baptist Church, 672 Firebrick Indian Run Road, Firebrick, KY 41174, with Raymond Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Collier Memorial Gardens in South Portsmouth, KY. Visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday at the Church from 11 A.M. until the service hour. Morton-Hunt Family Funeral Home in South Shore, KY are caring for arrangements.
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