Joyce Sens
Joyce Sens passed away suddenly January 25, 2018 at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center when her sweet, loving heart went silent. She was born in Davenport, Iowa to Leeland and Ruth Moorhead on October 20, 1931. She is survived by her loving husband, Franklin E. Sens, MD, her daughters, Denise Kayser, husband Richard, Andria Varsos, husband George, Linda Courtney, husband Dennis; son, Mike Roberts, wife Bertha; grandchildren, Matthew Kayser, wife Fayth, Katherine Kayser-Bricker, husband Jeff, Eve Schubert, husband Chris, Sarah Habisreitinger, husband James, Heather Willeby, husband Jason, Daniel Palmer, Christina Varsos, Alyssa Varsos, Angela Ramirez, husband Carlos, Aaron Roberts, wife Tonisa, Jason Roberts, wife Annie, Stephanie Mascorro, husband Stephen, Joey Roberts, wife and 4 children; great-grandchildren, Isabella, Cole, Jackson, Chloe, Madison, Hannah, Lauren, Josh, Hunter, Sofia, Jacob, Lily, Alexis, Tyson, Marc, Alex, Cheyanne, and Emily; brother Wayne Moorhead, caregivers Shantel, Jamelyn, Mary, Terri, Adriana and Latoya, and numerous dear family members and friends.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She graduated with a Bachelors in Education from The University of Houston and taught 5th grade and special needs children. In retirement she tried her hand in farming/ranching and helped build her home, enjoyed spending time with family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, taught adult computer classes, made many beautiful quilts, enjoyed birding, church retreats, annual women’s family retreats, played bridge with numerous friends and was very active in her church. After a major, debilitating Stroke in 2011, she continued to find joy in life. She enjoyed spending time with the love of her life, Frank, loved family gatherings and helped to plan them, painted lovely, colorful paintings, watched many a corny movie, shopped online, went for drives, and really enjoyed lunch out. With dignity, patience and grace she set a example to all of how to live with great adversity. Though she couldn’t communicate in words for over 6 years, her sparkling, beautiful blue eyes spoke much about love, kindness and joy.
Viewing will be at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 East Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX, 77598, Sunday, January 28 from 6-8:00pm; Funeral at Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 West NASA Parkway, Webster, TX, 77598 on Monday, January 29, at 1:00 pm with graveside following a church reception.
In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a memorial donation in Joyce Sens’ memory may do so for Webster Presbyterian Church or The American Heart Association. Thank you to Clear Lake Regional Medical Center ER and paramedics for their kindness to our family during this difficult time.
Our hearts and prayers go out to all family and friends during this difficult time. I will always remember Joyce for her kind and gentile manner and beautiful smile that could light up a room. The smile that once graced this world now shines in Heaven.
Respectfully,
Jim and Letty Roberts and Family
Yes, though she may have not spoken many words her heart spoke to me in love and joy and great kindnes and how to live no matter our circumstance… It was a blessing. Mrs. Sens and I were placed on our journey in this season that was given, so that I would understand the true meaning of the “good samaratin”. To care for your neighbor, with compassion and genuine joy. Andrea and George, thank you! I will cherish Mrs. Sens. Oh goodness… Mrs.Sens!!
I am sorry for the loss of Joyce. She was always warm and welcoming to me. Being a part of the Roberts family for 26 years meant a lot to me as my own was non existent. I enjoyed the monthly birthday parties and holiday events, she was an excellent hostess that set a high example to follow. Any excuse to come for a visit was always gladly accepted. She and I took a couple of trips to the hill country on our own, besides me taking my 4 children to all of the family gatherings and reunions/weddings that I knew about, and on my own to the first women’s retreat in Arkansas. I have spent the last almost eight years in Alaska (coming back right before Harvey), and leaving the family, so didn’t stay in touch like I wanted to. Joyce (mom) will be sorely missed.