Joyce Elaine Anderson

Joyce Elaine Stone Anderson went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She was born on August 11, 1939, in Brownwood, Texas. Those preceding her in death are her father Amos William Stone and mother Clara Mae Cox Stone; her sister Winnie Mae Stone Gilbreath and husband Bill; brother Dorlon Gene Stone; sister Christine Stone Marcontell and brother Dorrell Glenn Stone.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Bobby Ray Anderson of Houston, Texas; son Robert Rankin Anderson and wife D’Ann of Houston, Texas.; son Dorlon Craig Anderson and wife Lisa of Crosby, Texas; brother Elvis Stone Sr. and wife Martha of Webster, Texas.
Grandchildren who loved her dearly and called her Grandmother: Aaron Lee Anderson and wife Tina of Crosby, Texas; Ashley Nicole Anderson Carias and husband Angel of Pasadena, Texas; Jacob Craig Anderson and wife Tiffany of Crosby, Texas; Talina Michelle Anderson of Crosby, Texas; Adam Craig Anderson of Houston, Texas; and April D’Ann Anderson of Houston, Texas. Great Grandchildren: Noah Lee; Rylan David; Bobby Ray; Cassidy Grace; Jewel Yvonne and Anneliese Joyce

Joyce Anderson was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was loved by all. She and her husband, Bob have loved each other dearly for fifty-seven years. They are members of Living Water Church in Deer Park, Texas. Joyce loved her family with all her heart and her greatest joy was serving them with great meals, love and laughter.
Joyce worked at the first Sears and Roebuck in down town Houston, Texas as a secretary, bookkeeper and marketing designer. She later worked with her husband Bobby at Triple L Plastics, Royal Home Craft and Anderson Fixtures.

She loved music and started singing in church at a very young age, continuing on with memories of her Brownwood High School choral days and went to All-State competition while in acapella choir. Joyce loved the Lord Jesus with all her heart and cherished singing hymns and praising her Lord in music and song with her family and church congregation.

She loved baking with her grandchildren and reading them stories over and over again. She enjoyed nature, hummingbirds and working outside, gardening in her flowers beds while accompanied by her little dog, ‘Chica’. Joyce was outgoing and loved her friends and family with a gentle spirit, a servant’s heart and unconditional love.

We will truly miss you grandmother. You will live in our hearts forever.

Visitation service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, 1304 N. Cleveland Street in Dayton, Texas.

Life Celebration service will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 10:30 am, Living Water Church, 4325 W. Pasadena Blvd., Deer Park, Texas.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on October 8, 2016 at Magnolia Park Cemetery, 824 E. Clayton Street in Dayton, Texas.

MEMORIAL GIFT: In Honor of Joyce, a Magnolia Tree will be planted by her graveside. Those who wish to make a memorial gift may do so at Wells Fargo Bank to the Joyce Elaine Anderson Memorial Fund #1946493051.