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On January 13, 1933, Leon F. and Willie Mae Washington welcomed into the world their 3rd daughter. They named her Joyce Vivian Washington she would become one of the older girls of seven. Joyce attended school in Independence, TX until the family moved to Dickinson in 1945. She was 12 years old when started school at Paul Lawrence Dunbar where she graduated from in 1950. She later went on to attend Prairie View A&M University. Joyce later attended and graduated from Franklin Beauty School in Houston as a licensed Cosmetologist. As a child she was a member of Porters Chapple A.M.E. church in Independence, Texas. She united with St. James AME church as a teenager when the family moved to Dickinson. Later she joined Wesley Chapple A.M.E. church in Freeport, TX after relocating to Oakland Community with her husband. In 1965 the family built a home in Dickinson. She reunited with St. James. Joyce served as a Stewardess where she took pride in preparing the Lord’s Supper and maintaining the alter. She also served as Steward, Trustee, Missionary President, served on the Pastor Aide committee, Sunday School Superintendent, teacher and secretary. Vacation Bible school and Family Night Out were also labors of love. Joyce later united with Faith United Methodist Church; and was also a former member of the Order of Eastern Star. Joyce was united in marriage on May 12, 1956, to Aaron Lee Hobbs. The couple moved to Oakland Community outside of Freeport, TX where she worked as a hairdresser. In 1960 the couple welcomed their first son, Aaron D. Hobbs. Two years later they were blessed with their second son, Vincent F. Hobbs. Although Joyce was a licensed beautician her career also included Galveston County Latch Key program and Texas A&M Agricultural program. She retired from Sears as maintenance agreement specialist. On March 4, 2023, at the golden age of 90, Joyce Departed this life on Earth to be with Heavenly Father. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon F. Washington and Willie Mae Washington; sisters, Thelma Washington, Virgil Washington, Maxine Rogers, Octavia Green, Marie Jamison and Nelva Washington. She is also proceeded in death by her husband of 56 years Aaron L. Hobbs. Left to cherish her memories her sons Aaron D. Hobbs of Spring, Vincent F. (Michelle) Hobbs of Dickinson. Three grandsons Vincent F. Hobbs Jr., Aaron J. Hobbs Sr. of Dickinson and Jakolbe B. Hobbs of Clear Lake. Also cherishing her memories are 2 great grandchildren Aaron J. Hobbs and Audrey J. Hobbs, along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and close friends.

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Joyce V Hobbs

January 13, 1933 - March 4, 2023