Joyce Jean Fare Gifford Thurber Obituary

We bid farewell to Joyce Jean Fare Gifford Thurber of Dallas, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 18, 2026 at the age of 99. Joyce touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Jean Fare Gifford Thurber to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Fare and Lillian Fare; her siblings, Lavon Fare and Nola Fare; her half-siblings, Eugene Fare, Gary Fare, Ray Fare and Kay; her former husband Roy Gifford; and her son-in-law William Cole.

She is survived by: her friend Leota; her daughters, Joan Elaine Cole, Janet Evelyn Helgerson (Steven) and Jeanne Eleanor Lynch (Warren); her grandchildren, Tamara Lynch, Warren Lynch Jr. (Christy), Andy Helgerson (Amanda), Annette Helgerson, William Cole III (Michelle), Christina McDonald (Levi) and Jason Cole (Kelly); her great grandchildren, Seth Jones (Faith), Kyle Jones, Rylee Jones, Carly Lynch, Chloe Lynch, Audra McDonald, Donovan Cole, Adelaide McDonald, Elliana Cole, Charlotte McDonald, Cyrus Cole, Annaliyah Cole, Theodore McDonald and Atreus Cole; and her great great grandchild Silas Jones.