Joyce Marie Koch Rowell, 83, passed into heaven August 10, 2021.
Service Information: Visitation will be at Lakeshore Funeral Home Friday, August 13, 6:00-8:00 pm. The funeral service will be
Saturday, August 14 at 11:00 am at Lake Shore Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Bosqueville Cemetery.
Joyce was born to Vernon & Mary Louise McCurry Koch on May 18, 1938 in Gatesville, Tx. She
graduated from University High School in Waco in 1956 and then married her high school sweetheart,
Danny Rowell, in June of 1956. They started their life together in San Diego, CA, while Danny served in
the US Navy. In 1959, they returned to Waco to raise their family. In 1976, they opened their business,
Dan’s TV, and worked side by side until their retirement. She was a lifetime member of Bosqueville
Baptist Church, where she served her Lord & church faithfully until her final days. She was loved by all
that knew her and will be fondly remembered for her kindness, warmth, and compassion
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents as well as her sister, Thelma Hyde.
She is survived by her husband Danny, daughter Deanna Garon and husband Craig, son Steve Rowell and wife Cathie, brother Bill Koch, and sister Beverley Stone and husband Ron. Also surviving are grandchildren Stacy Laine, Amy Garon, Brandon Rowell and wife Clarissa, Eric Rowell, Adam Rowell and wife Caycee, great grandchildren Logan Toole, Abby Laine, Roy Bernal, Luke Rowell, Danielle Rowell, Ashlin Rowell, and Evan Rowell, as well as a large extended family.
Memorial gifts may be made to Bosqueville Baptist Church.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Sorry for your loss Steve. I will pray for you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss Heaven has a new wonderful Angel! We will miss her smile and great Sunday School. She truly love her Lord 😇It will be hard to fill her shoes. It will take many of God’s workers to do so. Danny I will be sending up prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Goodbye for now to my first BFF (since 1st grade, 1946). You have run the race, and you ran it well. We didn’t get to go to the lunch we were planning, so just save me a place at the table. I’ll see you again one day.
My love,
Dorothy
Mr. Rowell, Deanna, Steve – I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Rowell was the sweetest person. Rome & Karan have been reunited with their friend. Prayers to you all. Diane Merenda Schrimsher
Save us a place right across the road from yours, just like we grew up. We are sad that your not with us but I know that today you are not sad. when I reach the far side banks of Jordan, hope to find you sitting drawing pictures in the sand. See you soon our dear friend !!
Our Love To You All
Joe and Donna Lindsey
So sorry for your loss
Mrs Joyce,
What a sweet sweet soul you were. I am so sad to hear of your passing but I know you are in a far better place then we are here. You and Danny have both been a very special part of my life since I was a young child and you will be missed dearly. My daughter Arianna has already said she will miss your smiling face and how you were always so sweet to her. My condolences to Danny and the rest of the family during this difficult time. Heaven has gained another great angel.
We love you Aunt Joyce. Eternal rest to you in heaven. Love, Kyle, Joanie, Brittany, Brooke, and Blake Koch (the little break dancer)
So sorry for your loss. You and yours are in our prayers
Danny and family. Joyce will always be remembered with a smile on her face and kindness in her heart. I know she’s in heaven rejoicing. We will all miss her until we see her again. Prayers for your peace and comfort.
Joyce was kind caring and loving. During my teenage years her and Danny were a constant in my life. I appreciate them so much! 💗 Thank you Joyce for sharing your life with us.
Joyce was very helpful to my uncle van and she will be missed greatly Danny I’m sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you and your family God bless you God love you and God keep you. I know he kept Joyce and she’ll be there when you get there Danny
I have loved getting to know Joyce in the last few years. Always kind and smiling. I am so sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy to all of Joyce’s family.
Dear Steve & Family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother. May your memories bring comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
To Danny and all of the Koch/Rowell family, please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Have known Joyce since our High School days and worked on many Reunion Committees together. Will always remember her as a sweet and dear friend. I am praying God will grant all of peace during this most difficult time.
To Danny and all of the Koch/Rowell family, please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Have known Joyce since our High School days and worked on many Reunion Committees together. Will always remember her as a sweet and dear friend. May God will grant all of peace during this most difficult time.
I am heartbroken after reading about Mrs. Rowell. Dad and I both adored her. She was such a kind person, and even better neighbor. Our love, thoughts, and prayers go out to all of you.
I was completely heartbroken to hear about Mrs. Rowell. Dad and I adored her. She was such a kind person, and a wonderful neighbor. Our love, thoughts, and prayers go out to all of you.
Prayers of thanksgiving for an example to all of a life well lived. Always smiling, always fair and a friend to all.
I am a better person for knowing and loving you.
Prayers for Danny and your family. I will miss her.
Becky Lindsey
I am so sorry for your loss. Joyce was a beautiful
Lady. Dee, you were a wonderful daughter. I have all of you in my prayers.
Edwina Manthei
What a huge loss to this world, but Mrs, Joyce has fully embraced what we can only see from a distance. I am so glad I was able to know this amazing lady…an example to us all. Love and prayers for Danny and all of the family.
Danny, Deanna, Craig, Steve, and Cathie and the Rowell Family,
I can never begin to tell you how wonderful of a woman Joyce is and how much she will be missed. Your family knows this already and I know my words can never do justice to her and how much she meant to so many people. My life was so enriched by Joyce and I looked forward to every opportunity that I had to visit with her. God was so kind to share her because she truly touched and blessed so many. May Our Lord provide you comfort and love in the days ahead.
Doug Still
Always a kind heart & kind words. You will be missed by many, but you’re rejoicing in God’s world.
I’m am So Sorry of Hearing of Mrs Rowell passing
She is Truly a Wonderful Person.I am so Glad, I Knew and lived several Doors down from The Rowell for so many Years.They are all Wonderful people.A lot of Good Memories.She Is With Jesus Now.🙏
Thank you for the opportunity to care for your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers.