Joyce Greenberg

Services for Joyce Greenberg are scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 25, 2005, at Temple Beth El in Tyler, Texas, with graveside services following at Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler, TX 75703. Mrs. Greenberg passed away Friday, April 22, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Houston on December 8, 1925, she attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. She lived in Tyler all of her adult life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Zelick Greenberg, with whom she founded Greenberg Smoked Turkeys. She was also predeceased by her cherished daughter, Sandra Goodman, whose death deepened her commitment to helping find a cure for breast cancer. Mrs. Greenberg carried on her late husband's tradition of quiet and often anonymous philanthropy. She also was a tireless volunteer for causes she believed in such as the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth El, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and PATH. She was recently honored by the Komen Foundation's establishment of the Joyce Greenberg Volunteer of the Year Award to be given annually. She led a life of devotion to her family and friends and was adored by them. Her zest for life and sense of humor will be cherished by those whose lives she touched. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Sam and Connie Greenberg of Tyler, daughter Debbie Garmon of Austin, daughter Dana Klein of Dallas; grandchildren, Taylor Goodman, Griffin and Kristin Goodman, Elizabeth and Rachel Garmon, Max and Meredith Klein, Jake and Hannah Greenberg, and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Her family would especially like to thank caregiver Joyce Chandler for her devotion and loyalty over these past many years. Pallbearers for the service will be Ben Fisch, Ralph Davis, Tracy Lisner, Dr. Joe Selman, Phil Hurwitz, and Morris C. Gordon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P. O. Box 6217, Tyler, 75711 or Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, 75701.

Joyce Greenberg

December 8, 1925 - April 22, 2005