Clydia Joy Aiyana Honovi
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Clydia Joy Aiyana Honovi; born in Macon, Missouri April 10, 1952. Passed away peacefully in her sleep in Columbia, Misssouri Saturday November 29th, 2025. Age 73.
Joy attended Stephens College as an undergrad and the University of Missouri for a Masters of Sociol Work. Joy was active with the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. A convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints in 1980. She served “the church” in numerous callings over five decades. She was especially known for her lessons in primary school. Joy will be remembered fondly for her wit and wisdom that she shared with her loved ones. Some of her best lines: “I’m the mom; that’s why.” “Life’s not fair and it’s my job to keep it that way.” “Well…”
Preceded in death by both parents, her son David Gelvin Stevenson, daughter Rebecca Suzanne Patillo and daughter in law Candace Ann Stevenson.
Survived by two sisters and one brother. Daughter Nancy Ellen Wright. Sons George Joseph Stevenson IV, Bartley Milam Stevenson, and Johnathan Mark Stevenson. Seven Grandchildren: Elizabeth Nicole Schuck, Zoe Georgina Honovi, J.J. Wharton, Eleanor America Wharton, Audrey Lucille Joseph, Brigid Gelvin Michelle Hollands, and Taylor Dawn Honovi. One great grandson. And many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m. and services will be at 3:00 p.m. on December 6th at:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints.
4708 Highlands Pkwy
Columbia, MO 65203
United States
Flowers may be sent to the above address on the day of services or in lieu of flowers please consider donations to:
Girl Scouts of America
Breast Cancer Research Foundation give.bcrf.org
Remembering Clydia & times spent @ the family home in Southwest Village in Sedalia during our high school years @ Smith-Cotton. Condolences to her family.
So many wonderful memories of Clyde and her flamboyant spirit. It is no surprise she did so much good in the world serving others. RIP.
I love the connection I had with Clyde through the Stevenson family and Tarkio. Even though we aren’t related, she made it feel that way and we liked to consider as though we are! She always made me feel important to her.
I admired her strength of standing strong and true to what she believed. She was witty and fun! She definitely spoke her mind and you knew where she stood. I appreciate those qualities so much!
She was there for me on one of my darkest days, and she had not been asked. She just felt to follow through with a prompting and she surprised me with the support, comfort, understanding and kindness I needed.
I love Clydia Joy!