Joyce was born on August 11th, 1940 in Whittier, California to parents, Orval Davison and Blanche Davis Davison. She grew up in California and Missouri. Joyce attended Bethel College, Westmont College and the University of Hawaii, and she graduated from Chapman College in 1962.
Joyce was a loving wife. With her husband Traff, she lived in Las Cruces, New Mexico; Dugway Proving Ground, Utah; Pennsville, New Jersey; Willingboro, New Jersey; Phoenix, Arizona and eventually in Austin. She has resided in Austin since 1972.
Joyce and Traff had four children: Mark Huteson, Greg Huteson (Bonnie), Sean Huteson (Robin) and Stephen Huteson; eight grandchildren: Charlotte Huteson, Rebecca Huteson, Tabitha Huteson, Benjamin Huteson, Tyler Huteson, Brianna Tomkivits (Travis), Reagan Edwards and Seth Huteson, and three great-grandchildren: Blair Huteson, Naomi Tomkivits and Noelle Tomkivits.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her loving stepfather Vernon Slayden.
Joyce has always been very involved in church activities, serving as a Sunday School teacher for 60 years at various churches around the country. Her Christian faith was the central focus of her life.
Joyce worked at many jobs, including as cake decorator, library page and personal caregiver. She was a longtime member of the Gideons Auxiliary.
A viewing is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Monday, March 6th at Walnut Creek Baptist Church at 12062 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Monday, March 6th, 2023 at Walnut Creek Baptist Church. Pastor Tu Tran of Woodcliff Baptist Church and Pastor Ray Waugh of Walnut Creek Baptist Church will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Joyce’s life.
The family would like to thank Woodcliff Baptist Church and Walnut Creek Baptist Church for their help and generosity. Donations may be sent to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com for the Huteson family.
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