Joyce Dell Hyde, 91, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on June 9, 2016. Our beloved Mother, Nanaw, and friend now shares her eternal birthday with the earthly birthday of her cherished husband, Regnal Eugene Hyde – “Gene,” who preceded her in death after 60 years of loving marriage.
Born to parents Bertha and John Simank on February 8, 1925, Joyce enjoyed her childhood years with three sisters and two brothers who all preceded her in death. At an early age, Joyce professed her faith in Jesus Christ and later became a charter member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas. Joyce enjoyed a 25 year career with the Department of Public Safety where she gained lifelong friends and retired in 1985. Joyce’s love of family, however, was the hallmark of her life.
Joyce Hyde’s legacy of love continues through her son Johnny Earl Hyde and wife Donnie Diane Hyde, her daughter, Vickie Lynn Wilson and husband Richard David Wilson (who now greets Nanaw in heaven), four grandchildren (Johnny Hyde, David Hyde, Lori Keegan, and Lisa Pate), ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
When asked to describe Nanaw in one or two words, Joyce’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren describe her best: loving, funny, inviting, kind. Nanaw was gentle, generous, and genuinely sweet. She was warm-hearted and extremely caring. Nanaw had a comforting voice and presence. She was selfless, soft, yet strong and capable. Sweetness defined Nanaw. Everyone loved her.
Truly Joyce loved her family of all ages, but she especially revelled in her children. Joyce’s radiating smile would light up a room any time a child came near. Children knew Nanaw’s lap was a safe place.
The Hyde family extends genuine gratitude to the loving staff of Live Oaks Estates Assisted Living, Heart to Heart Hospice, and Pastor William Knippa with Bethany Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in Joyce’s honor to Bethany Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be held at Harrell Funeral Home (4435 Frontier Trail) on June 11, 2016 from 5-7 p.m.
Please join the Hyde family for a celebration of Joyce Hyde’s life at Bethany Lutheran Church (3701 W Slaughter Ln) on June 12, 2016. Memorial service will begin at 2:00pm. Reception and interment to follow.
Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
