Joyce Ann Pence passed away on November 4, 2021, at her home in Granbury, Texas. Joyce was born on October 19, 1946, to Rayford and Modess Burgess in Gorman, TX. She married the love of her life, Ken Pence, on September 9, 1966.
She loved playing the game of “42” and chicken foot every chance she got and visiting with her many friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and best friend to many. Her relatives and friends have many awesome memories they could share.
Joyce was active in her community volunteering with 4-H, Livestock Raisers and was a founding member of the Hood County Cancer Services. She was devoted to her family spending countless hours at baseball, softball, football, Soccer or basketball games. She was known to many as “Mama Joyce” or “Mother Granbury” because she was always there to listen or lend a hand when you needed it.
She is survived by her children, daughter Lisa Pence, son Jody Pence and wife Laura, longtime companion Don Johnston, grandchildren Sam Pence and Laynee Pence, one brother, Durwood Burgess and wife Aletha of Gorman and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken, her parents, a brother, Gary Burgess, a niece, and a great nephew.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to Hood County Cancer Services, P.O. Box 221, Granbury, Texas 76048.