Joyce Sykora

Joyce Arlene Sykora, 84, of Lake Jackson, Texas passed away on September 29th, 2022 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Joyce was born on September 3rd, 1938 to parents, Raphael Leon Plant and Mercedes Eloise Plant in El Campo, Texas. Joyce married her High School sweetheart, George Sykora on her 17th Birthday in 1955. They were blessed to have celebrated 62 years of Marriage together.

Joyce and George moved to Lake Jackson in 1962 where she worked as an Executive/Personal Secretary for 45 years. She was a devoted employee to the Wilson, Denton Families whom she considered as Family. After retirement, Joyce & George enjoyed spending time in Rockport with their family boating; fishing and relaxing. She was also a Member of St. Michael's Catholic Church since 1966 and also a Member of the Catholic Daughter's. Joyce was a wonderful wife; Mother and Friend to many and she will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband George Sykora; newborn son Philip; parents, Raphael Leon and Mercedes Plant; brother's Wallace Eugene Plant and Raphael Leon Plant, Jr. and sister; Faye Lavern Gibson.

She is survived by her daughter, Sonya(James) Wright; Sister, Martha Johnson and many beloved nieces; nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers the Family requests donations to St. Michael's Catholic Church, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center or a charity of your choice.

Visitation and Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 beginning at 10 am with the rosary at 10:30 am and services following. The burial service will take place at Garden of Memories Cemetery at 3 pm in El Campo, Texas.