Mary Joyce Lawson

Mary Joyce Lawson, 98, of The Woodlands, TX left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 29, 2024. She was born to William and Azilee Mudd on July 11, 1925 in Beaumont, TX. She married Waylon F. Hamm in 1944 and had their only daughter, Beverly Ann Hamm. After Waylon’s passing, Mary Joyce married Ralph Lawson in 1951.

Mary Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Waylon F. Hamm and Ralph Lawson, her brothers, Mabry Mudd, Earnest Mudd, her sisters, Lydia Nunnelly, Bereta Croucher and Lena Mathes as well as her son in law, Jim S. Price, Jr.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Beverly Price, granddaughter Julie Gunnell and husband Chris, grandson, Jim S. Price III (Trip) and wife Tiffany and her granddaughter, Jill Aycock and husband Cody. As well as her great grandchildren, C. Nelson Gunnell, William Gunnell, Grant Gunnell, Carter Aycock, Walker Aycock, Anderson Aycock, ReeseKathryn Aycock, Chance Price and Carson Price. She is also survived by many beloved nephews, nieces and great nephews and nieces.

Our “Nana” loved to cook, do puzzles, play Rummikub and she was the best at Wheel of Fortune. We all told her she would be a millionaire if she ever got on the show! If you ever had the chance to play Rummikub with her, we doubt you ever won. She was a master until the end! We all remember her delicious shrimp gumbo and her special banana pudding she only made for her grandchildren. You could always find her with the daily crossword puzzle in her hands, as well as yesterday’s finished on her side table. She was so much fun and loved by all, we will miss her smile as well as her wise cracks! But we find so much comfort in knowing she will be spending eternity with Jesus.

Mary Joyce will be laid to rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Forrest Lawn Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. We will gather for a reception at 12pm that will be followed by a graveside service at 1pm.