Joyce Nelson Schrader

Joyce Nelson Schrader went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the age 77. She was born December 31, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Nels and Marion Nelson. Joyce earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Augsburg College and spent 18 years teaching 2nd through 5th graders in Minneapolis, Denver, and Houston.

While living in Denver, Joyce met and married the love of her life, Steve and had two wonderful children. First and foremost, she was a devoted wife and mother. She treasured her family and embraced every moment with them, and especially loved her role as "Grammy". Joyce had an infectious smile and personality that made everyone around her feel valued and loved, even the stranger lucky enough to stand next to her in line at the checkout counter.

Joyce enjoyed numerous hobbies and activities including reading, sewing, playing bridge and mahjong, quilting, traveling, Bible study, Bunco and just about anything her children and grandchildren were involved in. She was an avid and loyal Houston Texans fan and season ticket holder.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Nels and Marion Nelson. She is survived by her brother, John Nelson and his wife Nancy; husband, Steve Schrader; son, Scott Schrader and his wife Mandy; daughter, Julie Schrader; grandchildren, Haley Schrader, Cason Schrader, and Kenisha Babwah; and many extended family, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life services will be held 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Forest Park East Funeral Home - Webster, Texas. Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 2 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Forest Park East Funeral Home. Those desiring may make contributions in lieu of flowers to The Momentum Academy in Joyce's memory with three ways of giving - 1) by mail to P.O. Box 58018, Webster, TX 77598; 2) Venmo App @Momentum-Academy; 3) The Momentum Academy website www.themomentumacademy.org.