Joyce M. Braden, age 87, passed away on December 8, 2014. Joyce was born on January 26, 1927 in Galveston to Nick and Mildred Ceccacci. On August 16, 1953, Joyce married Marshall Braden, and they spent 61 wonderful years together. Joyce was a medical technologist at the Houston Blood Bank, and was part of a husband and wife photography business for 25 years on South Shepherd street. She is preceded in death by her parents. Joyce is survived by her husband, Marshall Braden, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service will be held on December 11, 2014 at 10am at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, with interment immediately following.