Joyce Mearl Hansbro

Joyce Mearl Hansbro, age 66, of Dayton, Texas, passed Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Joyce was born December 15, 1944 in Liberty County, Texas to H.W. and Katy Bell DeSpain who preceded her in death along with her brother, Elray DeSpain; sisters, Doris Marie “Snookie” Stimic and Marjorie Ellon “Sweet” Shaffer.
She leaves her memories to her loving husband, Harold Wade Hansbro; son, Matthew Wade Hansbro and wife, Gina; mother-in-law, Elsie Hansbro; brothers, Elroy DeSpain and wife, Betty, Warrenie De-Spain and wife, Hilda; grandchildren, Cale Landon Hansbro, Carson Samuel Hansbro, Ashton Cole Hansbro, Reid Harrison Hansbro; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other cherished family members and treasured friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 10, 2011, 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Dr. Byron Reeves will preside over funeral services being held Friday, February 11, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Her final resting place will be at Oak Shade Cemetery. Pallbearers include Matthew Hansbro, Eric DeSpain, Eddie DeSpain, L.W. DeSpain, Joseph McAnally, and Lonnie Mizell.