Joyce Maxine Attebery's Obituary
Joyce Maxine Attebery, 91, of Garland, Texas passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 in Murphy, Texas. She was born on July 3, 1927 to Charles Foster and Minnie Jennings Foster in Hillsboro, Texas. Joyce was an insurance underwriter for State Farm Insurance for 30 years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother; Joyce always ensured that her children and grandchildren were doted over and attended any special event in the Dallas Area, be it the fair, the circus, Ice Capades, and yes even Six Flags. Roller skating on Saturdays and Go Kart riding those evenings, mom was there to ensure it took place. She was a mom’s mom. Anything that needed fixing, you didn’t have to ask, it was done. Joyce was the greatest mom a person could have, and will sorely be missed. Her grandchildren will confirm that she was one of a kind and that she would sacrifice anything to care for her loved ones.She is survived by her son, Kenneth Attebery and wife, Kathy Attebery of Flower Mound, Texas; sister, Elizabeth Cyport of Plainview, Texas; brother, Terry Foster of Rockwall, Texas; grandchildren, Karyn, Michael, and Christy; 5 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Otha Attebery; and son, Max Attebery.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Restland Funeral Home. A celebration of life will take place on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 10:00 AM in Wildwood Chapel at Restland Memorial Park. Graveside service will immediately follow the funeral in the Rose Garden.Funeral arrangements for Maxine Attebery have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243, and can be reached at (972) 238-7111.
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