Joyce Benson was born on January 5, 1932 in Gouldbusk to Nathan J. and Eva (Fields) Woods. She attended school at Bangs and married Amon Benson on December 23, 1948 in Brownwood. Joyce worked for Brownwood ISD at Northwest Elementary for nineteen years before retiring in 1994. She was a Methodist by faith. She loved to travel and take care of her pets.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 69 years, Amon Benson; two daughters, Debbie Gotcher of Brownwood and Brenda Powell and husband Roy of Grape Creek; three grandchildren, Melissa Phillips and husband David of Early, Randy Powell and wife Bridget of San Antonio and Scotty Gotcher of Brownwood; five great-grandchildren, Collin Phillips, Zoe Phillips, Trevor Phillips, Rowan Powell and Sage Powell.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Elmer Woods and Catherine Waldrop.
Joyce passed away on Sunday, at her home, surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be July 18 at 10 a.m. in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel in Early, Texas. Burial will follow in the Gouldbusk Cemetery. Visitation will be July 17 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Mrs. Benson died July 15, 2018 at her home.