Joyce Louise Schneider, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 12, 2012. She was born on Sept. 14, 1931 to Henry & Louise Buske Renger in Old Kinkler Community. She married Alfred "Al" Schneider on April 17, 1955 in Hallettsville. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Hallettsville.

Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and recently a great grandmother. She deeply loved her family and friends. She loved going on drives with Al and stopping to get a What-a-burger. They also enjoyed their trips to Victoria, where they usually ate at Red Lobster and ordering the Sailor's Platter.

Joyce spent many hours teaching her grandkids to play chicken foot and reading to them. They loved her famous oatmeal cookies.

Joyce enjoyed spending time with her friends, having coffee or playing dominoes and cards. Joyce and Al went on many trips with the Devalls, always having a wonderful time. She truly appreciated all the people in her life.

Joyce was the youngest sibling in her family, and she loved spending time with them. When they got together for Renger Christmas, there was always laughter and no one left hungry. She loved talking with her nieces and nephews and hearing what was going on in their lives.

Joyce had a strong faith and she loved her church family. She especially loved being part of the choir. Thank you to the church family and Rev. Lundy Hooten for their care and prayer. A special thank you goes out to her Nursing Home daughters, who became a wonderful part of her family, and also to Hospice for your kindness and care, and Dr. Connors and staff.

Joyce is survived by: her husband of 56 years, Alfred Schneider Sr.; 2 sons, Alfred Schneider Jr. & wife Audrey of Cypress, and Bruce Schneider & wife Debbie of Hallettsville; daughter Brenda Sitka & husband Roger of Hallettsville; grandchildren, Scott Schneider, Melanie Rother & husband Kevin, John Schneider, Jett Schneider, Brice Sitka, Bryant Sitka, Brent Sitka, and Blake Sitka; great grandson Ty Rother; and sister-in-law June Renger.

Joyce was preceded in death by: her parents; 2 brothers, William "Bill" and Herbert Renger; 2 sisters, Mildred Ostrum and Alice Lorfing; niece Ellen Moss; and nephew Marvin Lorfing.

Funeral Service: 11 am, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at First United Methodist Church of Hallettsville. Visitation: 4 pm, Wednesday at Kubena Funeral Home. Prayer Service: 7 pm, Wednesday at Kubena Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Scott Schneider, John Schneider, Jett Schneider, Brice Sitka, Bryant Sitka, Brent Sitka, Blake Sitka, Kevin Rother, and Melanie Rother. Officiate: Rev. Lundy Hooten. Memorials: First United Methodist Church, or Hospice of South Texas. Burial: Old Kinkler Cemetery.