Joyce Elaine Glasgow

Joyce was preceded in death by her mother, Mollie Joyce Hale; her father, Hoyt Hadley Horton; her brother, Bobby Hale; her sister-in-law, Paula Horton, her brother-in-law LeRoy Hohenberger.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Jimmy Glasgow; her son, Randy Glasgow and his wife, Polly; and her beloved grandchildren, Tyler Glasgow, Taylor Glasgow (Matt), and Teyha Williams. She is also survived by her sisters, Ruby Hoenberger and Shelley Hale; her brothers, Mike Horton and Kim Hale (Donna); numerous nieces and nephews, as well as extended family and loved ones who will deeply miss her.

Joyce met the love of her life, Jimmy, and together they made Austin, Texas, their home. They were married on August 7, 1965, beginning a life together that would span more than six decades.

Throughout most of her life, Joyce was rarely without the companionship of a faithful dog. Pekingese held a particularly special place in her heart.

Joyce spent her career working for the Internal Revenue Service, where she remained until her retirement.

She had many hobbies and found happiness in both creating things and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. She loved camping and fishing for catfish and carp with her homemade cereal bait and a treble hook. She poured and painted her own ceramics, made jewelry, and enjoyed sewing and doing jigsaw puzzles. Her creativity left a lasting piece of her with those she loved, as most everyone in her family has something Joyce made especially for them.

Joyce also had a lifelong love of reading. When reading became difficult, she simply found another way to continue enjoying her books, transitioning to audiobooks on CD. She could often be found in her travel trailer, as she liked to call it, “playing house,” in either Mule Shoe Bend, Georgetown Lake, Rosanky, or Fredericksburg on her sister’s property.

She loved playing mahjong on her computer and could happily spend hours at the game while listening to music or one of her books. These quiet routines and favorite pastimes brought her great enjoyment.

Above all else, Joyce treasured her family, and her grandchildren were truly the light of her life. If there was something involving them, she was there whenever she could possibly be. Their activities, accomplishments, and milestones mattered deeply to her, and being their grandmother was one of the greatest joys of her life.

She was like a mom to so many throughout her life. She was always there for anyone, and worried about how everyone was doing. She cared for us all, and she wore her heart, and feelings on her sleeve, and could easily be hurt just by a wrong word or tone in your voice. She was always the one to get family together for special occasions and holidays. Her heart was so big that there was nothing she wouldn’t do for someone in need.

Joyce leaves behind a lifetime of memories, handmade treasures, family traditions, and the love she poured into the people closest to her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 West William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78749, on October 5, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will take place at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 West William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78749, on October 6, 2026, at 10:00 am.

Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park. A reception will be held from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home.