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Shining the Light

Shari Lacy Honors Her Mother, Joyce Dineen

Episode Overview

Some people leave their mark through accomplishments. Others leave it through kindness.

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In this episode of Legacy Stories, Shari Lacy remembers her mother, Joyce Wright Dineen—a woman whose life revolved around faith, family, and quietly caring for others. Raised in Ohio after her family left the Kentucky coal fields behind, Joyce became the steady center of her family, offering grace, encouragement, and unwavering support to those she loved.

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Shari reflects on her mother's deep faith, her gift for seeing the best in people, and the example she set through a lifetime of selfless service—including a remarkable act of love that helped save her husband's life.

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This is a story about quiet strength, enduring grace, and the light one person can share with generations.
 

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Legacy Stories - Related Info

The Our American Family public television docuseries is the inspiration for Legacy Stories. As a thank-you during the launch of Legacy Stories, all eight Our American Family documentaries are available for free viewing at the link above.

Karlijn Langendijk's composition, Atlas, has been chosen as the theme music for Legacy Stories.

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