Joyce Lynn Willis, 53, of Beaumont, died Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. She was born on September 27, 1960, to Pat Pitts and Joe Castleberry, in Buna. Joyce worked as a software specialist for Exxon Mobil and enjoyed gardening in her free time.
Survivors include her husband, Danny Willis; daughters, Emma Willis and Katie Willis; son, Seth Willis; mother, Pat Peckham and her husband, Jay; father, Joe Castleberry and his wife, Mary Ellen; brothers, Clay Castleberry, Dean Castleberry, and Joe Castleberry; stepbrother, Mike Peckham and his wife, Bobbie and Rick Peckham and his wife, Dianna; and stepsister, Pam Heiman and her husband, Dwight.
A memorial service for Mrs. Willis will be at 4:00 p.m., with a gathering of her family and friends to follow, Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 755 South 11th Street, Suite 212, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
A special celebration of the life and ministry of Joyce Willis will be offered on Sunday, November 3, 2013, at 10:30 AM at the community center in Rogers Park (on the corner of Dowlen and Gladys). All are welcomed!
If you would like to read Joyce's faith story in her words, please visit NewSong Covenant’s home pager at: www.newsongcovenant.org
