Joyce Marie Norfleet, 83, of Leonard, Texas, passed away on October 20, 2026, at her residence. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm., Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Minister, John Dennis officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24, from 5-7 P.M. at the funeral home.
Ms. Norfleet was born May 20, 1943, in Wagner, Texas, to John W. and Lillie Mae Norfleet. She was a member of Leonard Church of Christ. She retired from Baylor Medical and worked in the Lab as a Histologist
She is survived by her son, Todd Guinn and wife, Marian; daughters, Michelle Hamilton and husband, Hew, and Sonya Gracy and husband, Mike, and; Grandchildren Cherie Wilcox and husband, Taylor, Megan Bertrand and husband, Jonny, Collin Guinn and wife, Cheyenne, Kelly Guinn, Leslie Brown and husband, Terrance, Adam Severn, Chance Hamilton and wife, Nicole, Zachary Hamilton and wife, Emalee, Lindsey Hawkins and husband, Zachary, and Brad Gracy and wife, Brianna, and 13 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister Doris Jean Jennings.
She was a woman with a beautiful heart, a gentle spirit, and a kindness that touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Anyone who ever met her would tell you just how incredibly sweet, loving, and caring she was. Her kindness was genuine, her heart was tender, and she had a way of making everyone around her feel welcomed and loved.
Above all else, her greatest joy and blessing in life was her family. She loved her children and grandchildren with a love that words could never fully describe. They were her entire world. She never needed extravagant things or grand adventures to find happiness. Her happiness came from loving her family, caring for those around her, and appreciating life's simple blessings. Through life's challenges, she remained a woman of kindness, faith, and unconditional love. All she ever truly wanted was her family close to her.
Through all of life's joys and challenges, her love for her children and grandchildren never wavered. No matter what she was going through herself, she always worried about the ones she loved and wanted nothing more than to know they were happy, healthy, and safe. Loving them was simply what she did best.
Her faith in Jesus was an important part of her life. She loved the Lord and carried that faith in her heart. Her sweet and gentle nature was a beautiful reflection of the compassion, kindness, and love she showed others throughout her life.
She also had an incredible love for her dogs & cat. They were not simply pets; they were her babies and a cherished part of her family. Anyone who knew her, knew just how much she adored them, and you certainly didn't dare mess with her dogs! She loved and protected them with the same tender heart she shared with everyone she cared about.
She took great pride in her career in the medical field, a profession she assuredly loved, respected, and believed in. Even after retirement, she continued to have tremendous trust and admiration for the medical profession and those who dedicated their lives to caring for others.
She found happiness in the simple beauties of life, especially working in her yard. She loved making her surroundings beautiful and took great pride in caring for her flowers, plants, and lawn. She also had a special love for the cardinals and squirrels that visited her yard, always making sure they had something to eat. Those small acts of kindness were simply part of who she was. She had a heart that found joy in caring for others, whether they had two legs, four legs, or wings.
Her greatest legacy will always be the unconditional love she gave her children and grandchildren, the kindness she shared with others, and the beautiful memories she leaves behind. She may never have realized just how many lives she touched simply by being the wonderful woman she was.
Although our hearts are broken and we will miss her more than words could ever express, we find peace in knowing she is now resting in the loving arms of her Savior that she dearly loved. She no longer has to carry the worries and heartaches of this world, and we take comfort in believing she has found the peace she so greatly deserves.
And when a beautiful red cardinal appears, we will think of her. We will remember her sweet smile, her gentle heart, and the love she gave so freely. It will be a beautiful reminder that although she is no longer here for us to hold, the love she gave us will never leave.
Her greatest happiness was her family, and her greatest gift to us was her love. That love will remain in our hearts forever.