Mary Joyce Blake's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2025 in Huntsville, Texas

Mary Joyce Blake

April 23, 1948 - October 16, 2025 (77 years old)

Huntsville, Texas

Mary Joyce Blake's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2025 in Huntsville, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home

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Mary Joyce Blake

April 23, 1948 - October 16, 2025 (77 years old)

Huntsville, Texas

Mary Joyce Blake Obituary

We bid farewell to Mary Joyce Blake of Huntsville, Texas, born in Covington, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 16, 2025 at the age of 77. Mary 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 Mary Joyce Blake to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Paul Lunsford (Vet) and Bertha Mae Rider; her daughters, Shelly Marie Handy (Jeff) and Jackie Gayle Scott; and her brothers, Joe Allphin, Terry Allphin and Robert Allphin.

She is survived by: her siblings, Ronnie Allphin, Tim Lunsford (Valerie) and Donna McPherron (Victor); her son Eddie Blake (Kathy Blake); her great grandchildren, McKenzie, Mason, Madison, Myles Kindoll, Caylee, Ariana, Myla Murphy, Isaiah, Luke, Brandi Matlock, Audrianna and Adiline Blake; her great great grandchild Leanna Kindoll; her close friends, Christine Allphin (Chip), Teresa Blake-Smith (Doug) and Gracie Yelton; Tim Blake (Louise), Tara Beach (Shawn), Brittney Murphy (Marcus), Hunter Blake, Tanner Blake, Amanda Matlock (Dustin), Jason and Billi Jo Lunsford.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home - Huntsville (1700 Normal Park Dr, Huntsville, TX 77340). A burial will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Oakwood Cemetery (800 M. L. K. Jr. Blvd, Marshall, TX 75670).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home



Wed

Oct 22

Visitation

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home - Huntsville
1700 Normal Park Dr, Huntsville, TX 77340

Wed

Oct 22

Burial

12:30 PM

Oakwood Cemetery
800 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Marshall, TX 75670

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