Joyce Anne Hollek

Joyce Anne Hollek, 91, of Richmond, Texas passed peacefully on December 19, 2025. She was born April 6, 1934 in Schulenburg, Texas to Rudie and Rosie (Pesek) Gansky. Growing up on a farm, Joyce learned the value of a simple lifestyle and hard work. She graduated from Schulenburg High School in 1952. Joyce married the love of her life, Eugene Hollek, on June 12, 1955. They shared 55 years together building a loving home while maintaining God and family always as their primary focus. Joyce maintained a lifelong devotion to the Catholic faith and was a member of the Society of Saint Margaret Mary and the KJZT. Joyce provided unconditional love and devoted her life to her children spending countless hours tending to all of their activities, sports and cooking great meals. She was and will always remain the heart and soul of her family. Joyce’s greatest legacy is her family. She is survived by her seven children, Vicky Weber, Darrell (Therese) Hollek, Patricia (Donnie) Atkins, Russell (Michele) Hollek, Tim (Tricia) Hollek, Suzanne (Randy ) Bagley, David (Karen) Hollek. In addition, 15 grandchildren, Preston (Kristin) Hollek, Nathan (Claire) Hollek, Stephen (Milly) Hollek, Allison (Brian) Tate, Zachary Atkins, Blake Atkins, Jake Atkins, Cameron Hollek, Hanna Hollek, Brandon (Paige) Hollek, Leah (Tyler) Dixon, Kristen (Trey) Loftin, Ryan Bagley, Meredith (Brady) Burns and Hayden Hollek; 15 great grandchildren, Hudson, Presley and Everly Hollek, Weston and Addison Hollek, Easton, Emma, Emmett and Ellie Hollek, Tucker, Tyler and Hunter Tate, Sophie and Emery Hollek and Jaxon Dixon; brother, Dan (Jean) Gansky; brothers-in-law, Harvey Bartosh, John (Dinah) Hollek and numerous nieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene, infant sister, Anita Gansky, sister, Earline Hollas and son-in-law, Joseph Daniel “JD” Weber. On Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00 am a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 507 S 4th Street, Richmond, Texas with a lunch reception immediately following in the Family Life Center. Prior to the Mass, everyone is welcome at 10:00 for visitation and a Rosary service at 10:30. For those wanting to attend, after the reception, graveside services will be held at Davis Greenlawn Cemetery, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd, Rosenberg, Texas. In lieu of flowers, for those desiring, donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to Annabelle’s Amazing Graces or Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Richmond, Texas.

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Joyce Anne Hollek

April 6, 1934 - December 19, 2025