2019, in Austin. She grew up in Houston and married Bill Thomas in 1941. She
remained in Houston and raised her two children there. She worked as a receptionist for
an engineering firm and also for a flower shop.
In 2013, when her health was failing, she moved to Austin to be near her cousin, Jo Ann
Smith. Joy lived out her final years at Westminster Manor in Austin.
Joy is predeceased by her parents, Edward and Layke Schramm, her siblings, Edward
Craig Schramm and Bonnie Schramm Gray (Robert), her husband Bill Thomas, and he
children, April Thomas, and Scott Thomas.
Those who knew Joy thought she was appropriately named. She loved being around
people and often made them laugh. Her own laugh was very infectious and memorable.
Joy was very talented at growing flowers and her own garden was her refuge. Another
of her hobbies was shell collecting. She was a member ·of the Houston Conchology ~
Society.
Joy is survived by he nephew Greg Gray of Houston Susan Foster of Knoxville, AR,
and many other loving relatives and friends.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the excellent staff at Westminster Manor
Assisted Living in Austin. They went out of their way to help Joy and make her feel at
home. She considered them her family. Also, Halcyon Home in Austin provided loving
caregiving and Hospice care in her final days.
Services will be private at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home in Houston, TX.
Memorials can be sent to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Houston, or to any
favorite charity.
To share condolences with the family, please visit www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.
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