HOWELL, Joyce Gourley
Joyce Gourley Howell, born July 4, 1938 in Redondo Beach, California was called to the Lord August 9, 2016 in Rollingwood, Texas. Joyce was a special person to all who knew her. Her devotion to her family, her friends and her neighbors will be remembered by all, and forgotten by none.

After graduating from Austin High School (class of 1956), she worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. It was in the spring of 1956 that she met the love of her life Buddie Howell. Joyce and Buddie were married on December 22, 1956 at West Austin Baptist Church. July 1, 1977 she and Buddie moved in their new house in the City of Rollingwood and in 1981 she went to work for the City of Rollingwood as a clerk in 1992 she became Rollingwood's City Secretary, and served at this position until she retired in 2002.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Sam Howell, Buddie Howell, Jr.; mother, Adiline Gourley; father, Samuel O. Gourley.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Buddie Howell; her children, daughter, Wren Howell-Rogala; son, Clay Howell; brothers, Odell Gourley and wife Barbara, Royce Gourley and wife Georgina; granddaughter, Roshelle Rogala Jones and husband Anthony.

It was Joyce's wish along with her family that a cure for cancer will come soon and as a believer in prayer, she ask that her friends and neighbors pray for the cure to happen soon.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Austin for the wonderful care that Joyce received from them along with emotional support to her family.

Please no flowers a donation to the American Cancer Society or Hospice Austin in the name of Joyce Howell.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3525 Bee Cave Road, Austin, Texas 78746.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Joyce HOWELL

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8 Entries

September 26, 2016

Buddie, Clay, Wren & Roshelle,

We are saddened by the passing of Joyce. I have many fond memories of Joyce and of all of you. All of you made me feel welcome in your home, and I will always remember that. I enjoyed working with Joyce for many years at Rollingwood. We were always picking on each other and I enjoyed every bit of it. Take comfort in knowing Joyce is at peace and waiting for us to join her in heaven. We love you all and will keep you in our prayers.
Larry & Linda Vann

Jerry Adams

August 23, 2016

I have just learned of Joyce being called to Heaven. I went to Austin High school with her and Royce. Joyce was the sweetist friend any one could have. Her children and relatives can feel very proud of her. I am broken hearted

Nancy Mills

August 20, 2016

Buddy, Clay and Wren,
I'm so sorry to hear about Joyce. We met years ago and bowled together on the same team and also spent time at Barton Springs with the kids. She was truly a wonderful person, full of life and laughter. We were all blessed to know her and I'm sure God has a very special place for her in heaven.

Wren Howell-Rogala

August 17, 2016

Dear Mommy, I miss u so so much. I feel blessed and honored to of spent the last 3 days by your side. I feel so much better knowing you are no longer suffering or in pain and are with our Father in Heaven. You were the best mother, friend and wife. I love u dearly. Your one & only daughter, Wren

Tracie McKee

August 13, 2016

Buddy, Clay and Wren,

My heart and prayers have been with all of you. My childhood would never have been the same without spending so many of our weekends at your home. Joyce lit up any room she walked into and touched so many lives. She always made me feel so beautiful.
Her GRACE, humor, beautiful smile and generous heart, will always be instilled in me. God is by your side and will continue to be your strength through this difficult journey. It does my heart good knowing that she's with many loved ones in Heaven, I can only imagine the moment she and Sammy embraced. I love all of you very much.

Scott Bethea

August 12, 2016

Mrs.Howell... You were like my second MoM!

I think back to the high school Football days...Game day!!
Better than the actual game was going to the Howell house for A pre-game Lunch!!
There was enough food, fit for a King & his Knights!!!
Not to mention deer-season & Thanksgiving!! You would send a care package with Clay, Buddy, & I !!!
WE ate S0 much that WE all had to take a NAP!!
You have a special place in my, & My Family's HEARTS
We will Love & Miss you...ALWAYS

SC0TT BETHEA

Brenda Preston Robison

August 12, 2016

Buddie, Clay & Wren,
I'm so sorry to hear about Joyce. Know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Fond regards!
Brenda Preston Robison & family

Max Westbrook

August 12, 2016

Buddie, Wren, Clay - we are so sad to hear this news, but we are also blessed to have known Joyce and to be your neighbor for so many wonderful years. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. (Max, Leah, Ella, Madeleine, & Meredith)

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