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In memory of
Joyce Marie "Richardson" May
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joyce "Richardson" May on February 20, 2026 in Bowie, Tx.
She was born on May 16, 1929 to Harvey and Auda Richardson in Salona, Texas. On May 14, 1953 she married Gordan B. May. They were happily married for 39 years until Gordon's death in 1992.
She graduated from Bowie High School in 1946 and was the 2nd oldest Alumni living at the …
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Of course, somewhere deep down, I knew this moment would come. We all do—no one escapes it. And Joyce’s health had been…
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What were Joyce's favorite books?
Cookbooks- she loved reading cook books, especially ones that had stories and tips i…
Cookbooks- she loved reading cook books, especially ones that had stories and tips in them.
Cookbooks- she loved reading cook books, especially ones that had stories and tips in them.
What was Joyce's favorite color?
Red
Red
Red
What were Joyce's favorite vacation spots?
Anywhere- London, Colorado, Hawaii, Road Trips with Larry
Anywhere- London, Colorado, Hawaii, Road Trips with Larry
Anywhere- London, Colorado, Hawaii, Road Trips with Larry
What were Joyce's favorite ways to spend free time?
Making crafts - crocheting, embroidery
Making crafts - crocheting, embroidery
Making crafts - crocheting, embroidery
Timeline
Born
May 16th, 1929
Got married to Gordon B May
May 14th, 1953
Nocona, TX
Had a child, Larry May
February 19th, 1959
Bowie, TX
Survived by
Patsy Plaxco
Sister
Linda Cunningham
Niece
Nancy Harrison
Niece
Delaina Westwood-Booth
Niece
Joanna Westwood-Booth
Family
Jerry Richardson
Nephew
Tammy Brown
Niece
Steve Plaxco
Nephew
Julie Henderson
Niece
Jennifer Mingee
Niece
Predeceased by
Larry May
Son, 1959-2023
Gordon B May
Spouse, 1916-1992
Auda Williams Richardson
Mother, 1902-2000
Harvey Andrew Richardson Sr.
Father, 1890-1974
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Final resting place
Salona Cemetary Solana, Tx
Funeral services provided by
White Funeral Home Bowie Tx
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Delaina Westwood-Booth (Joyce's niece) and
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