Joyce Patton

Dorothy Joyce Patton slipped peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord in the early hours of October 18th, 2013 with her devoted husband Larry by her side. Joyce was born on March 9th 1931, in Bradshaw, TX to Jesse and Frances Horn. She earned a BA in Education from Hardin Simmons University and proceeded to teach elementary school in Lubbock Texas.

Joyce married the love of her life, Lawrence Womack Patton in Plainview Texas on December 27, 1953, a union which spanned 59 years. Joyce was a devoted wife supporting her husband through a 27 year Air Force career. Joyce was a dedicated mother who was blessed with two children, Doug and Lazette in whose lives she actively participated. Joyce was the epitome of a gracious lady who always answered the call to serve others through her church as well as working side by side with her husband Larry sharing a passion to support the Soldiers Center and Wounded Warrior programs. She was a member of Windcrest United Methodist Church where she was dedicated to answering the call for any request to serve which frequently involved cooking, organizing luncheons, dinners, and special events.

Joyce was predeceased by her parents Jesse and Frances Horn. She leaves to rejoice in her life her dedicated husband Larry who cared for her and was by her side throughout her life during her long difficult illness. She is survived by her son Douglas Lynn, wife Sharon, son Ryan, and her daughter Lyndith Lazette O'Berg, husband Jeff and son Parker. She is also survived by her sisters Virginia Norwood and Ruth Kleiber, sisters-in-law, Vivian Ann Lawrence, Martha Sue Pickett and Sue Patton.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 from 5-8 pm at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, Texas 78218. A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Windcrest United Methodist Church, 8101 Midcrown Drive. Interment to follow at Ft. Sam Houston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joyce’s memory to the Warrior and Family Support Center, 3138 Rawley Chamber, San Antonio TX, 78219.