Joanna Gaines Honors Father, Jerry Stevens, with Veterans Day Tribute
Joanna Gaines, the HGTV and Magnolia Network star, paid tribute to her father, Jerry Stevens, a United States Army veteran, on Veterans Day. Gaines shared a post on Instagram expressing her gratitude, stating, “Grateful to call this Veteran my Dad.” The post included current photos of her with her father and family, as well as a throwback picture of him in his military uniform. She further acknowledged her father and all service members, thanking them for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Fans responded with supportive messages, commending Stevens for his service. Gaines has previously shared details about her parents' relationship, noting that they met in 1969 while her father was stationed in South Korea and married in 1972.