A memorial service for Joyce Mae Evelyn Simms, 87, of Onalaska, Texas will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas and will be officiated by Bro. Marvin Stovall.

Joyce was born July 24, 1936 and passed away September 7, 2023.She is preceded in death by her parents, Nugent Stovall and Ella Mae (Petty) Stovall; and brothers, Aubrey Stovall and Doyle Stovall.

She is survived by her daughters, Elaine Gorman of Portland, Oregon and Lawana Simms of Carrolton, Texas; son Brad Simms and wife Roxie of Trinity, Texas; daughters, Pamela Simms of Overland Park, Kansas, Robin Simms of Mayville, North Dakota, and Jana Biel and husband Dan of Walcott, North Dakota; 23 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sister, Glenda Cessna and husband Jim of Cleveland, Texas; and brother, Marvin Stovall and wife Rita of Cleveland, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.