She was born on May 16, 1932 to her parents, Walter and Vera Baker, in Winters, Texas. She was raised in Belton, Texas and graduated from Belton High School. Joyce married Edward Schwab and together, they moved to Michigan and raised four children. She returned to Texas in 1979 and retired from Lone Star Gas.
When she was not taking care of others, Joyce enjoyed reading mystery novels and baking for her family and friends.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Vera Baker, and son Karl David Schwab.
She is survived by her children, Debra Schwab, Edward Schwab (Heidi), Cheryl Defee; her sister, Wanda; her seven grandchildren, Julie, Theresa, Erick, Marcy, Eddie, Allison, and Adelyn; and her fifteen great grandchildren. She will be missed dearly.
Services will be held privately in Arlington, Texas.