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Joyce Ginn Obituary
Joyce was born October 17, 1925 in Sealy, Texas. She graduated from Sealy High School in 1942. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Galveston where she met the love of her life, Nolan, at the Galvez Hotel. A year later she married Nolan. This union lasted one month shy of 70 years. After Nolan returned from WWII, the couple settled in Houston. During those years, Joyce helped Nolan build his business, raise three boys and donate thousands of hours to charity. She was a past President of St. Thomas High School Mothers Club and a founding member of Tom's Moms. Joyce also gave 30 years of service to the Charity Guild of Catholic Women. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church.
Joyce was preceded in death by her son, Bryan Ried Ginn. She is survived by her doting and tirelessly devoted husband, Nolan James Ginn, of Houston; sons, Ronald Troy Ginn and Robert James Ginn and wife Gabrielle of Houston; grandchildren, James Ginn and wife Jessica, Margaret Vivian Ginn and Georgia Marie Ginn, all of Houston; great-grandchildren, Bryan Troy Ginn and Christopher Brendan James Ginn of Houston.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer Rd., Houston, Texas 77098, at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2013.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Thomas High School, 4500 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77007.
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Melanie Rhode
July 7, 2013
A beautiful lady inside and out. We will miss you "Aunt Joyce"! Melanie Rhode
michael chmiel
June 30, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to the Ginn Family
Bill McClendon
June 26, 2013
We've lost one classy lady here on earth and our Lord in heaven has one more angel. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Tom Brown
June 26, 2013
I was saddened to hear of Mrs. Ginn's passing. I attending St, Thomas and was in the class of '65 with her oldest son Ronny. She gave greatly of her time and her heart to St. Thomas and worked along side with my mother on the Mother's Club. She will be missed.
Tom Brown
Rosanne Walton
June 26, 2013
I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Joyce Ginn. My heartfelt sympathy is extended to Nolan "Big Daddy" Ginn (another love of my life), to Ronnie, Robbie, Gabriel, James and their respective families. I truly share your sorrow and sadness at the loss of this great lady. She was one in a million. She taught me so much and, along with Nolan, showed me, by example, what a truly fine marriage is all about. I miss all of the Ginns so much and am blessed to have fond memories of wonderful times together. The "Queen" will be sorely missed as a very influential and loving force in my life. I will hold all those memories close to my heart, just as I have carried them with me for years. I am comforted to know that Joyce is now re-united with her beloved son, Bryan. Surely, they are laughing as they recall the many good times of the earthly lives they left behind. Better still, I rejoice with them as they experience the peace, comfort and eternal love that only God can provide. Queenie, I look forward to the day I will see you again. Together, we will surely catch the biggest flounder ever! You can cook it and I'll clean the kitchen!
Rosanne Walton
June 25, 2013
In loving memory of my "Queenie". I loved her dearly and cherished her friendship greatly. I thank God for the gift of Joyce. I have been greatly blessed to have her as a very important part of my life.
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