Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and longtime Shepherd Forest resident Joyce C. Mansel, graduated to Heaven on Saturday, January 7, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Joyce was born in Sealy, Texas to Reno Walter Schroeder and Edna Emma Rogers at home. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Eddie, son Edward, Jr, brother Jimmie Lee “Blue” Schroeder, John Tracy (brother-in-law). Survivors include sister Joan Tracy and sister-in-law Rose Marie Schroeder; Son: Doug Mansel (Diane). Daughters: Renee Shaffer (Bob); Kimberly Fraser (James); grandchildren: Heather Caldwell (Marc); Erin Montoya (Francisco “Paco”), Chad Mansel (Heather), Danny Shaffer; Miles Fraser (Maisha), Cole Fraser (Ashley), Trey Fraser (Karoline); great-grandchildren Summer, Ethan, Blake and Alexis Mansel; Reno and Elias Montoya; Max and Blaze Caldwell; Odin Fraser; Callan & (soon to be here Ella Fraser).
Being a 60-year member of Garden Oaks Baptist Church, Joyce served in the beginner’s department for many of those years. In the latter years she belonged to the Faith Class where she was very involved, and part of a group called “the lunch bunch”. She kept active in her church going on day trips and being a part of the “Happy Times Ukulele Band”. Joyce was a giver and she gave to many charities. Some of her more faithful giving was to Star of Hope Mission and Veterans. Joyce will be truly missed by her family and all who knew her. She was a sweet and giving soul.
A gathering of family and friends for a Memorial celebration will be officiated by Pastor Paul Dreessen on Monday, January 16, 2023 starting with visitation at 10:00 am and celebration of life service at 11:00 am at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77008. Joyce will be buried in Sealy, TX, 768 4th St., Sealy, Texas 77474 following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
We would like to acknowledge and thank Fairbanks Court Assisted Living personnel for their love and care for mom these last 8 months. What a special blessing you have been.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.heightsfuneralhome.com for the Mansel family.
