Melissa, my name is Myra Rothenberg.  My maiden name was Myra Kohli. I was your mother,  Joyce's  roomate for the first year and 1/2 at BGSU. I loved your mom so much and we had some incredible times together! She was so beautiful and fun loving! We had some crazy, funny good times. I visited her during the summer and went to Columbia Station on the bus from Lima, Ohio. I stayed at her house for a couple weeks and met your Grandmother, Ruth, and your Aunt Marcia. I had a wonderful time with Joyce and her mom! During our sophmore year at BGSU, we were roommates and when I went home for Christmas Break, I was Diagnosed with Hypoglycemia,  and my parents made me transfer to Defiance College,  in Ohio because myom's sister, My Aunt Carol was a Professor there and I could live with her and get healthy. Hoyce and I kept in touch
..I visited BGS U a couple times to see Joyce. I knew she had pledged to Kappa Delta and I knew she was dating your dad. In 1970 I got married to Dale Rothenberg and moved to Plymouth, Michihan in 1973.  I was teaching in the Plymouth/Canton school district. In 1975 or around then, your mom called and let me know that she was living in Canton township. I was so happy to hear from het. I went and visited her and met you and your little sister.  You all moved to Spring, Texas and we moved to Knoxville, TN, and through the years I looked for Joyce on Facebook  and all sorts of places but couldn't  find her.
 Then last week I was talking to my oldest daughter, Michelle, who is 43, and we got to talkingand I shared with her some of the great times I had with Joyce, again.
 She had known about some of the tnings Joyce and I did in College, and then, I decided on Monday to look again.  I hoogled her name and Columbia Station, Oh, and saw her obituary! I was so sad, and I went to her memorial page at the website from The Westlands, TX
 I read all of the memories and all of the pictures and the video and cried that I had missed finding her by 4 months! My 

The three of us girls love are beloved, beautiful, heart for Jesus, thoughtful, smart, elegant, radiant, Joy-filled mom with all of hearts. She made this world a better place. She made our days and life sweetly blessed just by her presence. We each talked to her everyday, we will miss that terribly. Her beautiful Sunday Selfies after Sunday mass brightened our days and so many others.

She loved and treasured lifelong friends who are family to us all. Another treasured blessing in her life. We love each and every one of you!

Her faith was strong, so important to her, and gave her a peace that only Our Heavenly Father can provide. She loved the friends she made in her scripture study, the spiritual bond she shared with treasured neighbors, and she loved to share her walk with us girls. I am so thankful for her example of God’s love and know He is welcoming home this most special beautiful angel and that she will continue to watch over us 3 with her gift of unconditional love! As JJ would always say to our mom, “How did you get so beautiful, funny, strong, and brave?” And our mom would so endearingly respond……”God made me that way” ..... and JJ would say, "Oh, Giggle Bugs, I love you! I am so glad God made you that way!"

We love you Mommy, Precious Angel, Ma, Ya Ya, Little Miss Spit Curls, Joyce Louisa, JOY. Thank you for the JOY you brought into our lives and to all those who were blessed to know your kindness and beautiful heart! 

When I think of my mom – as to what she represents and as to her example and thought process in life – I think of one of the most cherished of verses….

Philippians 4:8

“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable…..if anything is excellent or praiseworthy….think on these things.”

Thank you mom for teaching us of things worthy of praise. We will think of you and we will think on these things. We will miss you everyday and everyday hold you in our hearts!




What a tremendous loss - but a tremendous mother!  She has three of the most beautiful girls on the planet.  We will always remember the great times with you Mrs. Barrett - swimming at the WAC, Oak Ridge jokes, and driving the little red cars around the Woodlands.  Awesome memories!  Your wisdom has continued with your three daughters and for that, this world is grateful.  I know you are resting in peace now - keep looking down every day as your memory will always live.  

She was an animal lover and was so extremely proud that she got her love of animals from her mom, Ruthie. Her most precious beautiful Lily of the Valley was the apple of her eye. She would always say there is no question that Lily of the Valley was handpicked for ME and for that she was forever grateful. She loved her so much!


My mom had a wonderful sense of humor, was quite witty and funny, always a little girl and playful. Never going to grow up and would bring out her inner little girl, her childhood picture of “Little Miss Spit Curls”. Our beautiful mom was so strong and brave. She radiates love and shared that with everyone she met.

She would send us girls the most beautiful text messages filled with the perfect emojis. We each treasure them all, especially the one sent on my recent 50th birthday. This is an example of her love and beautiful heart.

Melissa,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY PRECIOUS gift from heaven. The LORD chose ME to bless me as your Mother and for that privilege I will forever give thanks. You are so beautiful in every way, not only outwardly but more importantly within. You are one of a kind with your loving heart, kindness, thoughtful spirit, generosity, selflessness, a servant to our Heavenly Father and the spiritual life of you lead. You make the world a better place and those who know you are blessed by your presence. I want you to enjoy your special day as you celebrate your life, a GIFT as you well know. I Love You beyond expression as Jill so eloquently shared in her loving message. I pray for you and give thanks for you each and every day. Please enjoy your day knowing you are loved by everyone.
LOVE, MOM

Mom, we are so blessed that the Lord hand selected you to be our beautiful mommy! And those treasured words are exactly how we feel about you. We love you so much!


She married our Dad on April 12, 1969. Our beautiful mom gave life to my sisters and I - Missy, JJ, and Jill. The childhood that our parents created for us girls was magical and some of her very favorites. The character, values, love, endurance, and positive spirit that she taught us is a gift we all treasure. Our parents gave us an overflowing amount of love, support, laughter, and opportunities.

My mom was an excellent cook and would love to make special meals for my sisters and I. Every holiday she made it extra special with loving cards, a special thoughtful gift, so much love and time. Time, she cherished spending time with us girls and we with her.

Her most precious thing in her life was us 3 girls. If you ever spoke to her and spent any time with her you know she would carry-on about each of us - how proud, how beautiful, how much she loved and adored each of us. The three of us are so blessed we got to create so many beautiful, fun, joy filled memories throughout our childhood into our adult life with our angel.

She was also so proud of her program Swimming Friends that she created and built within the community serving over 30 years teaching infants - adults how to swim and introduce them to a love for swimming. All 3 of us taught lessons and every Mother’s Day we would help her with her training camp for her new instructors. The water was always freezing cold but we were happy to help and she would make us a “thank you” meal. She loved her instructors and the opportunity to provide a summer job to many teachers and competitive swimmers. So many of those lives she touched in such a positive way, they still thank her today.


A Tribute to Our Beautiful Mom, Our Angel, Our Joy


An angel to my sisters and I, our beautiful mom, one of the strongest and bravest people we have ever known. It is an honor to share with you about the beautiful woman who shaped our lives, loved us with every ounce of her being, the privilege and blessing to call her our “Mom.”

Joyce Louise Barrett was born on October 8, 1948 in Berea, OH and was the daughter of Erwin and Ruth Dreger. She had an older sister, Marcia. She lost her Daddy when she was 4 years of age and her mom Ruth raised our beautiful mom and her sister with so much love. We loved to hear stories of her childhood. She was a leader among her class, a majorette in high school, and played the saxophone. On the homecoming court many times, she shined with her inner and outer beauty. At the age of 12 she had a passion for swimming and helping others. She would have her mom take her to Jaquay Lake in Columbia Station where she grew up so she could volunteer to help teach swimming lessons and this would be the start of one of her lifelong legacies.

She went to Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, OH where she was a proud Alpha Phi sorority member, with such fun stories to share, especially with her sister Marcia and sorority lil sis, whom she would continue to enjoy the blessing of that friendship through the years. She was a Kinesiology major and this fit right in with her love of swimming, health, and teaching aerobics.

We remember her swimming on The Woodlands Masters swim team, strong and athletic. She would be on the pool deck to check stroke & turn at our summer league swim meets with the Oak Ridge Otters. Always encouraging to us girls and leading by example.

She always created special memories for my sisters and I - together and individually. Too many to share, so many to treasure.


Missy, Jill and JJ, 
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom had a great impact on so many lives including my own. Not only did she teach me how to swim, which was a huge part of my life growing up, working for her the first summer I was home from college inspired me to pursue a degree in education. I wasn't sure what I was going to study but teaching swimming lessons for your mom helped me make my decision. I have enjoyed over twelve years in education including teaching and counseling, and I am thankful to her as an inspiration. You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. 
Lauren (Elliott) Rizzoli

Missy, JJ and Jill,

So sorry about Joyce Louise passing away.  She will always have a special place in our hearts and our memories.  The pictures took us back so long ago, bringing many old memories to mind.  We will miss Joyce, but are so glad that all of you came over not too long ago for a visit.  We look forward to visiting with you again soon.
Love,
Joe and Carol Regester

Melissa, JJ, Jill,
What a beautiful tribute to your mother!
I loved seeing all the family pictures.
She was so obviously loved and cherished!
Sending hugs and prayers to get you through the time ahead. Thank you for including the Alpha Phi page. That meant so very much to me!
Love, 
Alice

So much to say.  I think it is better to just put it in simple terms.

Memories
Friendship
Caring
Laughter
LOVE!

THANK YOU  Ms. B for teaching my brother and I how to swim. I remember you comforting me at the pool when I was crying because the kids were making fun of me because I had a British accent and you told me that I will make friends and grow up to be successful. 
You taught me so much...Grace, Patience, how to smile among your enemies, that people will always be jealous of you but just be you and regardless if your crown is straight or crooked you walk around as if that's how you placed it that day!
I am SO GRATEFUL that my family is bless to be apart of this AMAZING family.

My prayers to the ENTIRE family. Our God is Awesome and may he continue to guide you and keep you. 

Love you Ladies FOREVER ❤

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Joyce Louise Barrett

8 octobre 1948 – 4 février 2020

Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery

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