Barbara “Joyce” Hogan
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Barbara “Joyce” Hogan, aged 74, a distinguished resident of Houston, Texas. Barbara passed away on September 26, 2024. She was born on October 7, 1949, in Alvin, Texas, to parents Joe G. Abschneider and Jo Anna Mary (Anderson) Abschneider.
Joyce was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Glenn R. Hogan.
Joyce leaves behind her daughter, Sandra Abraham, and her husband, Vinu Abraham; her son, Rodger Hogan, and his wife, Melinda Guerry; and her grandchildren, Sarah Abraham, Ian Abraham, Annie Abraham, Jackson Guerry, Lee Guerry, and Norah Guerry.
The family is holding a funeral service to honor Joyce’s life on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. After the service, interment will occur at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, also in Dickinson.
My heart was so saddened to hear about Joyce’s sudden passing. She was such a precious part of our family all these years. We met when we were just teenagers, when she and Glenn were dating. Although Glenn was first cousin to my daddy, Junnie, he and Jerry and Larry were closer in age to my brothers and me, rather than Daddy’s age. So I just always thought of them as my first cousins on Daddy’s side.
When we were growing up, we made lots of trips to Seabrook to visit with Uncle Howard and Aunt Marie and their boys. There was always plenty of food to eat, and lots of fellowship with family. Lots of memories were made there.
Over the years, as kids grow up, they often lose touch with extended family. But Glenn and Joyce were different… They were always there for family. Whether it was a family reunion, a funeral, a wedding, whatever… They were always there representing my daddy’s side of the family.
And when Lonnie and I married and I moved out here to Lubbock, Texas 30 years ago, Glenn and Joyce kept up with me, and even invited us to the home of his daughter Sandra’s mother and father-in-law, who had been living in Lubbock for a while. We got to meet Vinu and feel a part of their family as the grandbabies came along… Sarah Marie, Ian, and Annie. Joyce and Glenn were so very proud of their family, and never missed a chance to share them with their third cousin, Beverly!
When Mama (Luella) had her stroke, and I made 27 trips to Houston over that 4-year period of time, whenever we had to get together at Mama’s so she could visit with her family, it wasn’t just our immediate family. It always included Joyce and Glenn. Sure, we had lots of other family members, but we always knew that Joyce and Glenn were more like our brother and a sister when it came to family time.
Well, I do tend to go on and on, but I just wanted to say how special Joyce and Glenn were in my life. I cannot think of one of them without the other. Joyce’s homegoing will undoubtedly be a source of sadness for Sandra and Rodger and all their family members. But I can’t help but think happy thoughts about the beautiful reunion that took place when Joyce stepped over onto that Golden Shore and she and Glenn were reunited with each other after all this years apart. And, getting to sit down with Jesus, our Lord and Savior who died so that we could spend eternity in Heaven with Him, is the greatest joy of all.
I am looking forward to eternity of visiting with friends and family, and I know that Joyce and Glenn will be a big part of that family reunion Up There.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL. ✝️💞🛐
My deepest condolences and sympathy to your family. Ms. Joyce was a neighbor of mine for over 20 years. She and Mr. Hogan were wonderful neighbors. Blessings to your family.
I am saddened about your mother. But rejoice with all heaven’s blessings. Love each of your family kisses for me. I love this family dear to me.