Every once in a while, someone is born so extraordinary that everyone around them just knows they are someone special. It isn’t the accolades or the accomplishments, but the way that they love each person so intentionally. That was Joyce Faye Coile. She has now answered the call home from her Savior, but not before living a full life of love, laughter, and kindness that was the deepest reflection of her heart for Christ.
Joyce was born in Memphis, Texas July 21, 1945 to her parents, Lee and Jim Todd, along with her older brother, Clyde. Jim was the police chief in Memphis, and she was the apple of his eye until she lost him at the tender age of 14. They moved to Borger in 1948 where they built a life and a legacy that she lived out until a year ago when she and her beloved husband, Wiley, moved to Kingwood to be near their daughter.
Joyce was the person everyone knew and loved no matter what season of her life it was when they met her. She is fondly remembered by her elementary, junior high, and high school friends, as well as her adult church friends, work friends, neighbors, and of course her closest friends, “The Sistas”. Many of those friends, even from her youngest days, remained connected with her until her final day on earth. When she loved, she loved BIG.
She married her high school sweetheart, Wiley Autry Coile, after his return from the military and they lived out 51 beautiful, married years together. As daddy said, “Married 51 years and we only had one fight…. That lasted 51 years.” They loved to tease, to laugh, and to love big and they just did it better together. They built a legacy of what it means to be family and together they complimented their journey nearly perfectly.
Since she decided to join her call home, we are certain her first task was to scoop up her grandson, Eathan, who went before her. We have no doubt that she then joined her momma and daddy, her grandparents, her step-dad, Raymond Brandon, some dear cousins, and all the others that have gone before her; and they helped usher her into the presence of her Savior, so she could finally see the face of God. What a glorious moment 11:11 AM was for her!
Though we rejoice in her homecoming, the reality of her absence leaves an ache that few words can express by those she loved so well. She is survived by her husband, Wiley Autry Coile of the home, as well as her son Todd Coile (Holly) of Borger, her daughter Robin Robinson (Todd) of Kingwood, 7 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 2 great-grandsons, 1 great-granddaughter, and another great-granddaughter on the way. Her children and grandchildren were her deepest calling on earth and she loved each of them with grace, dignity, and unparalleled ability to spoil them rotten to the core and see no wrong. She is also survived by her older brother Clyde Todd (Wanda), her aunt Penny, and a host of beloved cousins, nieces, and a nephew.
The void Is beyond description this side of Heaven, but we find great comfort in knowing her pain is gone, and the joy she shared here is being rewarded in full for eternity. If you feel inclined to honor her legacy, spread some joy to those you can in her name and email us and let us know about it. You may also make donations online in her name to honor her grandson’s legacy at his foundation that helps terminally ill children at creatingforcare.com
An intimate family service will be held in Kingwood. A celebration of her life will be held in Borger, her hometown, at a later date, due to COVID and other difficult circumstances for the family.
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