Joyce Howard Obituary

The family of Joyce Howard of Avinger, Texas announces her passing on June 14, 2026. Joyce, born on October 23, 1938, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Howard to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rev. Leon King Hatcher and Oleta Duvall Hatcher Solley; her husbands, Bobby Wilbanks and Olan Tom Howard; her son Ricky Royce Wilbanks; her siblings, Dorothy Nell Hatcher and Rev. Thomas Hatcher; and her stepfather Ellis Solley.

She is survived by: her daughter Cindy Doss (Nathan Lewis); her great grandchild Carson Matthew Doss of Tyler, Texas; her niece Teri Arnold (Jim); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Cory and Christopher Hatcher of Rowlett, Texas; her nephew Mark Hatcher (Melissa); her great-nieces, Melinda and Melanie; her nephews, Jason Hatcher (Melissa) of Rockwall, Joe Hatcher (Janet), Jarrett and Jenson Hatcher of Plano; Morgan Wilbanks Loudon (Chris), Maddison "Maddie" Loudon of Florida, Aaron Wilbanks, Landyn Royce Wilbanks (Brittani) of Florida and Bobby Doss. She is also survived by her husband's children, whom she loved as her own; grandchildren.