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Joyce Duhon Young, 78, a 57 year resident of Bridge City passed away Monday, Feb. 13, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City with the Rev. Kirk Ellender, officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home in Bridge City.

Born in Conroe, on Nov. 29, 1933, Joyce was the daughter of Forest and Gladys (Foreman) Duhon. Joyce enjoyed camping at Rayburn Park. A devoted Christian, she was very involved in activities with her family and extended family. She loved and was deeply loved by her family, especially her children, and grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Eve Payne; and brothers, Ray Duhon, Sr., Richard Duhon and Donald Duhon, Sr.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 60 years, Kenneth R. Young; son and daughter-in-law, David and Suzanne Young of Houston; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Bubba Ellison of Bridge City; and son, Mark Young of Bridge City.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Destiny Young, Adam Young, Justin Ellison, Dillon Young, Alex Young and Morgan Ellison; sister, Marlene Marble; and brother, Carlos Duhon.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Adam Young, Alex Young, Justin Ellison, Dillon Young, Ray Duhon, Jr., and Wayne Hewitt.