Joy Lynn Vassar, longtime Cushing resident, passed away Friday evening, November 15, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 68 years. The daughter of the late Elmo Stidham and Juanita Mae McMurty Stidham, Joy was born on December 12, 1950 in Chandler, Oklahoma. She came to Cushing as a small child where she was raised and educated, graduating with the class of 1969. She was united in marriage to Benny Vassar on January 3, 1969 and to this union two children, Matt and Sarah were born. In addition to being a homemaker, Joy was very involved with the family business. She enjoyed sewing, boating and other activities in Branson, but most of all she loved her family, especially her grandkids, and was very supportive in all of their activities. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Ben Vassar of the home; one son, Matt Vassar and his wife Natalie of Tulsa; one daughter, Sarah Worthy and her husband Steven of Cushing; two sisters, Gail Lamb of Stillwater and Kim Young and her husband Michael of Ponca City; five grandchildren, Rachel Worthy, Rebecca Worthy, Olivia Worthy, Ben Vassar and Sam Vassar; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Oak Grove Baptist Church with Reverend George Brock, III, officiating. Burial will follow in the Euchee Valley Memorial Park Cemetery.