Joyce Elaine Warren was born December 6, 1925, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Alfred Joy and Elizabeth Beatrice Kelley Simpson. She died Friday, February 1, 2019, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 93 years. Joyce was reared and educated in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and graduated with the Central High School Class of 1943. She was married November 18, 1959, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Herman Warren. Joyce had worked with Laughlin Brothers and Monroe Junior High, but most of her working life was spent in real estate as a broker. She worked with Century 21, Rudy Wyatt Realtors, Lamplighter Realtors, Gordona Duca Realtors, and primarily with Keller Williams Realty before retiring at the age of 90. She was a faithful Christian woman and had attended Eastwood Baptist Church in Tulsa, First Baptist Church of Skiatook, and First Baptist Church of Owasso. She also enjoyed a variety of pastimes including spending time on the water at the lake and water skiing. She liked to go shopping anytime she had the chance. She especially cherished her role as Grandma and dearly loved her family. Loving family members include:
Her children; DonEtta Gambill
Marilyn Hardacre and husband Larry
Carolyn Burd and husband Gary
Steve Warren and wife Sue
Terrie Foster-Nowland and husband David
Grandchildren; Karen Branscum, Mark Patterson, Mandy Patterson Matthew Patterson,
Maggie Gambill, Grentner Gambill, Robyn Bell, Dana Roberts, Jeff Fitts,
Brandi Taylor, Bryan Burd, Joy Appelberg, Michael Warren, Jason Warren,
Jessie Warren, Taylor Foster, Tara Hill, and Jessie Burd
33 Great grandchildren
Six Great grandchildren, with five more one the way
Brother; Forrest Eugene SimpsonShe was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Warren, granddaughter, Jamie Stewart, and son-in-law, Tony Foster.
Her children; DonEtta Gambill
Marilyn Hardacre and husband Larry
Carolyn Burd and husband Gary
Steve Warren and wife Sue
Terrie Foster-Nowland and husband David
Grandchildren; Karen Branscum, Mark Patterson, Mandy Patterson Matthew Patterson,
Maggie Gambill, Grentner Gambill, Robyn Bell, Dana Roberts, Jeff Fitts,
Brandi Taylor, Bryan Burd, Joy Appelberg, Michael Warren, Jason Warren,
Jessie Warren, Taylor Foster, Tara Hill, and Jessie Burd
33 Great grandchildren
Six Great grandchildren, with five more one the way
Brother; Forrest Eugene SimpsonShe was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Warren, granddaughter, Jamie Stewart, and son-in-law, Tony Foster.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2019, at First Baptist Church of Owasso with Pastor Chris Wall officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery in Owasso. The family requests memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church Mission Owasso, 11341 North Garnett Road, Owasso, Oklahoma, 74055. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
