Joyce Elizabeth

Ramirez

Joyce passed away peacefully in her sleep after spending several months on hospice care surrounded by her husband Art and her daughter Karen in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Joyce was born in Whittier California to Robert (Rusty) and Ruth Maynes.  Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jim and sister, Margaret (Midge). While working as a switchboard operator in a LA county hospital, her lovely voice caught the ear of a young orderly – Art Ramirez.  Without hesitation, Art pursued Joyce and six months later they were married on March 22, 1969.  For 56 years Joyce was faithfully devoted to her loving husband Art, never missing an opportunity to hold each other's hand.

Joyce and Art would go on to create a home and family with their two children Karen and Stephen.  Beginning in Anza, California, they lived on her parent's property, the Flying 'R' Ranch. From there, Joyce and her family moved to Hemet, California and would reside there for 29 years.  Joyce's greatest joy in life was her family and dedicated her life to maintaining a supportive home for her husband and children; a place where they could grow and flourish. She tirelessly worked 30 years in public school food service while simultaneously holding various part time jobs, everything from a nurse's aide to a diner cook, to a waitress, and even babysitting. She also had a tender love of animals, especially dogs.  Since her teenage years to her passing, Joyce always had a loyal companion – a Pomeranian.

Joyce was known for her unwavering devotion to all her family.  She cherished spending every birthday and holiday with her children and grandchildren.  She never missed sending a birthday card to ever family member.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Art Ramirez, her children, Karen Ramirez, and Stephen and Cristina Ramirez, her grandchildren, Amanda Dellinger, Jessica Dellinger, Elijah Ramirez, Kelsie Ramirez, and Kaitlyn Ramirez, and her great grandkids, Rhylynn, Wyatt, and Brett, and Kaiden and Kennedy.

Special thanks to all who worked with Joyce through this journey and to all the family and friends who provided prayers, love, and support.  A special thank you to Beyond Faith Hospice of Wichita Falls, TX for their amazing service to Joyce and most of all to her loving husband Art and daughter Karen for their tireless and committed care around the clock.

Joyce is home now, and we look forward to seeing her again. Our Lord and Savior Jesus says in scripture, "do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.  My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."  John 14:1-3