Joyce Duhon Young

1933 ∼ 2012

Joyce Duhon Young

Joyce Duhon Young, 78, a 57 year resident of Bridge City passed away Monday, February 13, 2012, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City with Reverend Kirk Ellender, officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home in Bridge City.

Born in Conroe, Texas on November 29, 1933, Joyce was the daughter of Forest and Gladys Foreman Duhon. Joyce enjoyed camping at Rayburn Park. A devoted Christian, she was very involved in activities with her family and extended family. She loved and was deeply loved by her family, especially her children, and grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Eve Payne; and brothers, Ray Duhon, Sr., Richard Duhon and Donald Duhon, Sr.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 60 years, Kenneth R. Young; son and daughter-in-law, David and Suzanne Young of Houston; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Bubba Ellison of Bridge City; and son, Mark Young of Bridge City. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Destiny Young, Adam Young, Justin Ellison, Dillon Young, Alex Young and Morgan Ellison; sister, Marlene Marble; and brother, Carlos Duhon.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Adam Young, Alex Young, Justin Ellison, Dillon Young, Ray Duhon, Jr., and Wayne Hewitt.

Condolences

Anonymous February 18, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. May your hearts find comfort and peace in knowing that soon, "sickness and death" will soon be eliminated -Revelation chapter 21 verse 3,4 -Isaiah chapter 33 verse 24.##imported-begin##Doris##imported-end##
Anonymous February 16, 2012
Great friends of Joyce and Kenneth. We extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the rest of the family. May our lord bless you.....##imported-begin##Ken & Helen Graham##imported-end##
Anonymous February 15, 2012
David, Suzanne, Adam, Alex, and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during these difficult days. Although we had never met Joyce, she must have been very special because of her legacy within all of you.##imported-begin##Dale & Ann-Carroll Morin##imported-end##
Anonymous February 15, 2012
Dear Young Family, May god shine down on you all the wonderful memories of your mother during this time. Please know your friends are here if you need us. Sending our love....The Erwin's Burt, Lori & Erika##imported-begin##Lori & Burt Erwin##imported-end##
Anonymous February 15, 2012
David & Family, Please know that Joyce and I are thinking about you in your time of loss. If there is any way we can be of help, let us know. Louis & Joyce Tucker##imported-begin##Louis Tucker##imported-end##
Anonymous February 15, 2012
David and Family, My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Please know that I am thinking of you.##imported-begin##Jane Miller##imported-end##
Anonymous February 15, 2012
Mr. Young, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time even though we are unable to be there for the services. God be with you. Your Rayburn camping friends, Wayne and Sandy Foster ##imported-begin##wayne & sandy foster##imported-end##
Anonymous February 15, 2012
We just lost a great freind. We will miss the good times at Rayburn. I know she will be there watching over us. We will keep her family in our prayers.##imported-begin##John / Adonna Creel##imported-end##
Anonymous February 15, 2012
if roses grow in heaven lord, pick a bunch for us and place them in joyces arms and tell her there from us. tell her that we love her and when she turns and smiles, place a kiss on her cheek and hold her for a while. we love you and miss you so very much.##imported-begin##jan&russ landes##imported-end##
Anonymous February 14, 2012
I love u Aunt Joyce and miss u tons already!!!##imported-begin##Mandy Lyda##imported-end##
Anonymous February 14, 2012
We were saddened to learn of the death of Joyce. We know she was loved by her family and everyone who knew her. May she rest in peace.##imported-begin##Roy and Phyllis Dunn##imported-end##