Joyce Bowden
Joyce Anne Bowden, 89, of Groves, died Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, to Roselma Brashear Stuble and E. Struble.
Joyce spent many years devoting her time to her community prior to becoming a homemaker. She worked for the Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce for twenty-four years, was a member of the Women Gold League, and she taught driver’s education. Joyce also owned her own staffing service. Above all else, she enjoyed every moment spent and memory made with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her sons, Thomas D. Bowden of Groves and Kevin A. Bowden and wife, Linda, of Nederland; daughters, Verna J. Mosby of Warren and Barbara A. English and husband, Chris, of Houston; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of sixty-nine years, Roy Bowden; and brothers, Jimmy and Edgar Stuble.
A graveside service for Mrs. Bowden will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Village Mills Cemetery, Village Mills Cemetery Road off Highway 287, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.
Memorial contributions in honor of Mrs. Bowden may be made to The Salvation Army, 2350 Interstate 10 East, Beaumont, Texas 77703 or to Disabled American Veterans, VA Regional Office, 6900 Almeda Road, Suite 1033, Houston, Texas 77030.
Graveside Service
Village Mills Cemetery
- 14020, U.S. 69, Village Mills, Texas, 77663,
- December 1, 2022
- 2:00 pm
Joyce was a dear longtime friend. I will cherish our friendship and special memories! Not only was she my friend but the best boss at Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce! Fun times. She taught me a lot. RIP my friend
She was the BEST, most wonderful, beautiful, Grandma in the whole wide world. She had the most amazing way of loving all of us the same, but making us all feel special and as her favorite at the same time..
She was the heartbeat of our whole family and we will stick together but it will never be the same. She raised her kids, helped raise us grandkids, and had a special bond with even the great great grandbabies. She wanted to take care of everyone and hated that she needed even the slightest amount of help in her last days. She was ready to be with Grandpa and now they’re finally together, after being separated by exactly 2 years. She is already so dearly missed, even though she didn’t want us sad when she passed. She always said she wanted us to celebrate for her going home to Heaven when it comes her time.. As hard as it is to be happy right now, I’m happy she’s with the loved ones who have passed before her.
We love you Grandma!!!!
Dear Verna….So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My deepest condolences. May she Rest in Peace.
Thank you, Randy. Love you.
Prayers sent for you & your family.
Thank you.