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Joyce Elizabeth Harred - Hale, 90, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1933, in Florence, Williamson County, Texas to James Auldon Bryce and Iva Sylvania Baker-Bryce. Joyce also known as Jo, is survived by her sisters Georgia Mae Maddox (Gene Maddox) and Patsy Sweeten, brothers James Bryce and Tommy Bryce (Diane Causey Bryce), her children Randall Lee Harred (Renelle Harred), Patti Harred Werley (Dennis Werley), Iva Harred Evans (Craig Evans), and Elizabeth Hale Peeters (Patrick Peeters), along with 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents James Auldon Bryce and Iva Sylvania Bryce, Husband of 52 years Ace R. Hale Jr., sisters Jean Bryce Hale, Helen Bryce Redding, Margaret Bryce Oatman, and children James Harred and Ronald Lee Harred. Joyce attended Uvalde High School and later pursued a career as a phone operator, working at H‑E‑B Market and Montgomery Ward as an operator. She was dedicated to her work and valued the connections she made with others. Outside of her professional life, Joyce had a deep love for reading and watching game shows, no matter how many times she had seen them. She found joy in hearing laughter, particularly that of her loved ones, especially Iva's in the last few years. Joyce was an enigma, always thinking and worrying about everyone around her. Her brother Tommy once described her as a mother hen to all her siblings. Even in planning her own service, she had a contingency plan in case the weather would be hard on her brothers and sisters. After retiring, Joyce spent time praying for all her loved ones by name until she became ill. Joyce worshipped at Southside Baptist and loved arranging the florals until she became housebound. Her faith was an important aspect of her life. In lieu of flowers, Joyce had requested that donations be made in her name to Leming Baptist Church at P.O. Box 293 Leming, TX 78050. The funeral services will be held at Mission Park Funeral Chapel. The family appreciates any contributions made to honor her memory and support her chosen charity. May Joyce Elizabeth Harred - Hale's soul rest in eternal peace.

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Joyce Elizabeth Hale

May 15, 1933 - February 5, 2024