Joyce Evelyn Atkinson, age 75, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her son, James Randall Burkhalter. Survived by daughter, Patricia O'Neill; sons, Wayne Atkinson, Greg Burkhalter, and Jimmy Burkhalter; grandchildren, Tammy Hopkins, Jennifer Atkinson, Timothy Atkinson, Stephanie Ainsworth, Kriston Moon; great-grandchildren, Cortney, Tyler, Katie, Tori, Dylan, Austin, Davin, Madeline, Kristopher, and Isabelle. And other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013 and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be 2:30 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2013 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.