(July 28, 1931 - January 23, 2014)
Helen Ruth Joyce, 82, of Paris passed away Thursday Jan. 23, 2014 at Baylor Hospital in Plano.
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen Ruth Joyce on January 23, 2014. She was 83.
Helen lived a long, active and fruitful life. She helped others every chance she got. Helen met Martin Joyce at a café in Fort Riley, Kansas in 1949, where she served him a cup of coffee. After a lengthy courtship of two days, they got married in Pocahontas, Arkansas. They lived a typical military life for the next 20 years, with long separations when Martin was stationed in Germany or Thailand, followed by joyful reunions. Helen and Martin enjoyed a big party held in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary in 1999.
Helen lived an active life right up until the end. She loved to play games, like bridge, bingo and pinochle. In her younger years, she was quite the pool player in the family game room. Her primary strategy was to lean in when her opponent was taking a shot, and whisper, “Miss it, miss it, miss it!” She loved to shop at Belk’s and could always find amazing deals. Helen loved movies. Her favorite actor was John Wayne and favorite movie was The Quiet Man.
Helen grew up during the Great Depression in a household of eight children. She dropped out of high school to work and later obtained a GED in Alaska. After marrying Martin, she lived in New Jersey, Alaska, and finally Texas. Helen sold Avon products for a while, and then developed an interest in real estate. She and Martin had a great system for developing real estate; he provided the advice (“Well, sell the darn thing!”) and she provided the ingenuity and hard work. Helen was proud of her real estate work, turning “fixer-uppers” into valuable assets.
Helen is survived by her two sons, Martin and Arthur, Martin’s fiancé Nathalie, Arthur’s fiancé Laura, grandchildren, Trenton and Allison, their mother Paula, and sisters, Ruby, Grace, Viola, and Dorothy. She remained close to her sisters all of her life. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Martha Brown, three brothers, Bob, Walter, and Delbert, one sister, Wanda, and by her beloved husband Martin, who passed away in 2000.
Just as importantly, she is survived by the many people that loved and cared for her. She loved the people and the town of Paris, Texas and developed many important friendships over the years. Helen loved helping other people. Nothing gave her more joy than helping someone in need. If anyone ever asked her about all the help she gave to others, she would say simply, “He’s a friend.” Her selfless humility in giving to others teaches us all how to give. The following verses (from a poem displayed in her home) show us the heart of Helen Ruth Joyce, beloved wife and mother, precious friend to many: “I have come to believe that I am still here today because God decided that he could still use me on occasion to lighten the burden of others.” Helen, your family and friends love you. We miss you and we will never forget you.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
Helen Ruth Joyce, 82, of Paris passed away Thursday Jan. 23, 2014 at Baylor Hospital in Plano.
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen Ruth Joyce on January 23, 2014. She was 83.
Helen lived a long, active and fruitful life. She helped others every chance she got. Helen met Martin Joyce at a café in Fort Riley, Kansas in 1949, where she served him a cup of coffee. After a lengthy courtship of two days, they got married in Pocahontas, Arkansas. They lived a typical military life for the next 20 years, with long separations when Martin was stationed in Germany or Thailand, followed by joyful reunions. Helen and Martin enjoyed a big party held in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary in 1999.
Helen lived an active life right up until the end. She loved to play games, like bridge, bingo and pinochle. In her younger years, she was quite the pool player in the family game room. Her primary strategy was to lean in when her opponent was taking a shot, and whisper, “Miss it, miss it, miss it!” She loved to shop at Belk’s and could always find amazing deals. Helen loved movies. Her favorite actor was John Wayne and favorite movie was The Quiet Man.
Helen grew up during the Great Depression in a household of eight children. She dropped out of high school to work and later obtained a GED in Alaska. After marrying Martin, she lived in New Jersey, Alaska, and finally Texas. Helen sold Avon products for a while, and then developed an interest in real estate. She and Martin had a great system for developing real estate; he provided the advice (“Well, sell the darn thing!”) and she provided the ingenuity and hard work. Helen was proud of her real estate work, turning “fixer-uppers” into valuable assets.
Helen is survived by her two sons, Martin and Arthur, Martin’s fiancé Nathalie, Arthur’s fiancé Laura, grandchildren, Trenton and Allison, their mother Paula, and sisters, Ruby, Grace, Viola, and Dorothy. She remained close to her sisters all of her life. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Martha Brown, three brothers, Bob, Walter, and Delbert, one sister, Wanda, and by her beloved husband Martin, who passed away in 2000.
Just as importantly, she is survived by the many people that loved and cared for her. She loved the people and the town of Paris, Texas and developed many important friendships over the years. Helen loved helping other people. Nothing gave her more joy than helping someone in need. If anyone ever asked her about all the help she gave to others, she would say simply, “He’s a friend.” Her selfless humility in giving to others teaches us all how to give. The following verses (from a poem displayed in her home) show us the heart of Helen Ruth Joyce, beloved wife and mother, precious friend to many: “I have come to believe that I am still here today because God decided that he could still use me on occasion to lighten the burden of others.” Helen, your family and friends love you. We miss you and we will never forget you.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
(July 28, 1931 - January 23, 2014)
Helen Ruth Joyce, 82, of Paris passed away Thursday Jan. 23, 2014 at Baylor Hospital in Plano.
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen Ruth Joyce on January 23, 2014. She was 83.
Helen lived a long, active and fruitful life. She helped others every chance she got. Helen met Martin Joyce at a café in Fort Riley, Kansas in 1949, where she served him a cup of coffee. After a lengthy courtship of two days, they got married in Pocahontas, Arkansas. They lived a typical military life for the next 20 years, with long separations when Martin was stationed in Germany or Thailand, followed by joyful reunions. Helen and Martin enjoyed a big party held in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary in 1999.
Helen lived an active life right up until the end. She loved to play games, like bridge, bingo and pinochle. In her younger years, she was quite the pool player in the family game room. Her primary strategy was to lean in when her opponent was taking a shot, and whisper, “Miss it, miss it, miss it!” She loved to shop at Belk’s and could always find amazing deals. Helen loved movies. Her favorite actor was John Wayne and favorite movie was The Quiet Man.
Helen grew up during the Great Depression in a household of eight children. She dropped out of high school to work and later obtained a GED in Alaska. After marrying Martin, she lived in New Jersey, Alaska, and finally Texas. Helen sold Avon products for a while, and then developed an interest in real estate. She and Martin had a great system for developing real estate; he provided the advice (“Well, sell the darn thing!”) and she provided the ingenuity and hard work. Helen was proud of her real estate work, turning “fixer-uppers” into valuable assets.
Helen is survived by her two sons, Martin and Arthur, Martin’s fiancé Nathalie, Arthur’s fiancé Laura, grandchildren, Trenton and Allison, their mother Paula, and sisters, Ruby, Grace, Viola, and Dorothy. She remained close to her sisters all of her life. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Martha Brown, three brothers, Bob, Walter, and Delbert, one sister, Wanda, and by her beloved husband Martin, who passed away in 2000.
Just as importantly, she is survived by the many people that loved and cared for her. She loved the people and the town of Paris, Texas and developed many important friendships over the years. Helen loved helping other people. Nothing gave her more joy than helping someone in need. If anyone ever asked her about all the help she gave to others, she would say simply, “He’s a friend.” Her selfless humility in giving to others teaches us all how to give. The following verses (from a poem displayed in her home) show us the heart of Helen Ruth Joyce, beloved wife and mother, precious friend to many: “I have come to believe that I am still here today because God decided that he could still use me on occasion to lighten the burden of others.” Helen, your family and friends love you. We miss you and we will never forget you.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
Helen Ruth Joyce, 82, of Paris passed away Thursday Jan. 23, 2014 at Baylor Hospital in Plano.
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen Ruth Joyce on January 23, 2014. She was 83.
Helen lived a long, active and fruitful life. She helped others every chance she got. Helen met Martin Joyce at a café in Fort Riley, Kansas in 1949, where she served him a cup of coffee. After a lengthy courtship of two days, they got married in Pocahontas, Arkansas. They lived a typical military life for the next 20 years, with long separations when Martin was stationed in Germany or Thailand, followed by joyful reunions. Helen and Martin enjoyed a big party held in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary in 1999.
Helen lived an active life right up until the end. She loved to play games, like bridge, bingo and pinochle. In her younger years, she was quite the pool player in the family game room. Her primary strategy was to lean in when her opponent was taking a shot, and whisper, “Miss it, miss it, miss it!” She loved to shop at Belk’s and could always find amazing deals. Helen loved movies. Her favorite actor was John Wayne and favorite movie was The Quiet Man.
Helen grew up during the Great Depression in a household of eight children. She dropped out of high school to work and later obtained a GED in Alaska. After marrying Martin, she lived in New Jersey, Alaska, and finally Texas. Helen sold Avon products for a while, and then developed an interest in real estate. She and Martin had a great system for developing real estate; he provided the advice (“Well, sell the darn thing!”) and she provided the ingenuity and hard work. Helen was proud of her real estate work, turning “fixer-uppers” into valuable assets.
Helen is survived by her two sons, Martin and Arthur, Martin’s fiancé Nathalie, Arthur’s fiancé Laura, grandchildren, Trenton and Allison, their mother Paula, and sisters, Ruby, Grace, Viola, and Dorothy. She remained close to her sisters all of her life. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Martha Brown, three brothers, Bob, Walter, and Delbert, one sister, Wanda, and by her beloved husband Martin, who passed away in 2000.
Just as importantly, she is survived by the many people that loved and cared for her. She loved the people and the town of Paris, Texas and developed many important friendships over the years. Helen loved helping other people. Nothing gave her more joy than helping someone in need. If anyone ever asked her about all the help she gave to others, she would say simply, “He’s a friend.” Her selfless humility in giving to others teaches us all how to give. The following verses (from a poem displayed in her home) show us the heart of Helen Ruth Joyce, beloved wife and mother, precious friend to many: “I have come to believe that I am still here today because God decided that he could still use me on occasion to lighten the burden of others.” Helen, your family and friends love you. We miss you and we will never forget you.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
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