Joyce Lynn Hodge-Scott

Joyce Lynn Hodge Scott was the only child of Adolphus Hodge and Erie Magnolia Hodge (Jones). She was born January 31, 1950 in Lufkin, Texas. Joyce accepted the Lord Our Savior, Jesus Christ as an adult while a member of Windsor Village United Methodist Church. She transitioned from this earthly realm on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Joyce and her family moved to Houston when she was six years old where she attended Turner Elementary School, W.E. Miller Junior High School, and graduated from Jack Yates High in 1966 at the age of 16. Upon graduating from Yates, he enrolled in the School of Pharmacy program at Texas Southern University (TSU) and pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. After graduating from Texas Southern University's School of Pharmacy in 1971 she began her career as a pharmacist which span forty-five years. During her career she worked for several corporations including Globe, Target, K-Mart, and HEB. Joyce loved pharmacy and took pride in making her customers happy. She made life-long bonds with her co-workers whom she loved dearly and treated like family. In 1975 Joyce married the love of her life, Roland Anthony "Tony" Scott. Tony brought to this union Morris Coleman (Denise) and Daphne Merchant who were loved as her own. Born to this union were Toni Lynn Scott (Sean) and Roland Adolphus "Dolphie" Scott. Rodney (Daphne), Vontraniece, Sydni, Savoi, Chloe, Camille (Morris), Keilone (Toni), Deondre, and Zoe (Dolphie) were her wonderful grandchildren. They gave her life new meaning. Joyce never knew a stranger. Her compassionate nature and infectious laugh made her unforgettable. Anyone who was blessed to be in her presence loved her and benefited from her loving-kindness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolphus and Erie Hodge. Joyce leaves to cherish her life- her husband, Tony, her children- Morris (Denise), Daphne, Toni (Sean), and Dolphie, and her grandchildren- Rodney (Daphne), Vontraniece, Sydni, Savoi, Chloe, Camille (Morris), Keilone (Toni), Deondre, and Zoe (Dolphie), and her aunt-Minnie Blocker. She will be missed deeply by co-workers, friends, and relatives. Service will be held Saturday March 14th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Windosr Village Methodist Church 6000 Heatherbrook Houston, TX 77085