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Joyce Summers

June 13, 1941 — January 23, 2023

Tahoka

Joyce Lavern Summers went to be with the Lord ,and Danny, on January 23, 2023. Joyce was born June 13, 1941 to Robert and Myrtle Goldston in Cottle County, TX. She married Danny ,the love of her life, on December 19, 1959. Joyce and Danny raised their children in Tahoka, TX. Once her boys were old enough, she attended Texas Tech University to gain her bachelor's and master's degrees in teaching. Joyce then taught school in Tahoka for 23 years. Joyce was a member of Sweet Street Baptist Church and had been a Christian since she was a young child. She loved the Lord, and her family, dearly.

Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband, who she missed dearly, Danny Summers, her parents Robert and Myrtle, a step-father William Hayes, 2 sisters, Judy Lewis and Lia Goldston, and 3 brothers Leon Goldston, Carol Dick Goldston and Gerald Goldston. She is survived by her 6 sons, Lee Summers and wife Kelly from Utopia, TX, Joe Summers and wife April from Eureka Springs, AR, David Summers and wife Tammy from Evans, Louisiana, Randy Summers and wife DeBorha from Las Vegas, NV, Stephen Summers and wife Kelly from Berryville, AR and Dale Summers from Tahoka, TX; 19 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She Is also survived by 2 brothers Donald Goldston and Doris of Burleson, TX, Robert Goldston and Shirley of Abilene, TX and 1 sister Lorene Blair and Don of O'Donnell, TX. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Interim Hospice for their services and support during her last days. The nurses and aides were all a godsend during this time.

Joyces life will be celebrated Saturday January 28th, 2023 at 10 am in Tahoka, Texas at the Sweet Street Baptist Church. There will also be a viewing on Friday January 27, 2023 from 1 pm to 7 pm at Combest Family Funeral Home, Tahoka, Texas.

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Visitation

Friday, January 27, 2023

1:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Combest Family Funeral Home - Tahoka

1821 Main St, Tahoka, TX 79373

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Funeral Service

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Sweet Street Baptist Church, Tahoka

1300 Ave J, Tahoka, TX 79373

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