Joyce Ann McGraw, 54 of Orange, TX died Saturday, December 26th 2009 in Houston, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 6pm, Wednesday, December 30th at the Orange First Church of the Nazarene on MLK Dr. under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Reverend K. Ray McDowell will be officiating services.

Joyce will be laid to rest in with her family in South Vienna, OH

Visitation will be held at Orange First Church of the Nazarene from 5-8pm on Tuesday, December 29th.

Joyce was born on November 21st, 1955 in Lima, Oh. She was the daughter of Carl and Minnie Neuenschwander Steiner who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Timothy Alan McGraw.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Bruce Alan McGraw of Orange, Texas; son, Paul of Kansas City; daughter, Beth Crystal of Orange, Texas; sister, Mary K. Steiner of Lima, Ohio as well as several other family members and loved ones.

Joyce found no greater joy than to be with her beloved, Bruce. He was the beat of her heart and the breath in her lungs. She will always be remembered for the way she enveloped her family in compassion and selflessness.

She dedicated her life to serving others. Her life's purpose was to the adoration of her Savior and to the love of her neighbor. Everyone who met her could not help but to love her in return. She has left a legacy that will continue through all those who have met her.

For all those who desire, contributions can be made to the LifeGift Donation Center of Methodist Hospital via Orange First Church of the Nazarene, 3810 MLK Dr. Orange, TX 77632.