Joyce M. Smith

Joyce M. (Doerr) Smith, 79, went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2026. Born on September 2, 1946 in New Braunfels, TX. She was the daughter of the late Melbourne and Thea (Tausch) Doerr. She graduated from Canyon High School in 1965. She met and was united in marriage to Daniel L. Smith, Sr. on May 11, 1968; they had two children, Sherry and Daniel, Jr. Joyce had a short career as a secretary at Kelly AFB. Then she began her almost 20 year career as an Administrative Assistant for Colonial Manor Nursing Home in New Braunfels, TX.

Joyce had a big heart and cared deeply, always putting others first. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading Danielle Steele books, listening to country music, and playing bingo. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents Melbourne & Thea Doerr, her husband Daniel L. Smith, Sr., her son Daniel Smith, Jr., and her brother Melbourne Doerr, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Sherry Millett (Steven), grandson Zachary Millett (Holly), great-granddaughter Dani Millett, great-grandson Mason Hinojosa. Joyce also leaves behind two sisters, Connie Doerr Peters & Betty Doerr, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 10am.

Rock Hill Gospel Church

1121 Oasis St., New Braunfels, TX 78130