Joycelyn McRorey

Joycelyn McRorey, 96, of San Saba passed away on, December 6, 2023 in San Saba, Texas. Funeral Service for Joycelyn will be 2:00PM, Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church in San Saba, Texas with Pastor John Alsbrooks officiating. Interment will be at High Valley Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home of San Saba.

Joycelyn Claudia Ward McRorey was born August 15, 1927 to Lynn Cyril and MaeMaline Ward in San Saba, Texas. After graduating from San Saba High School she attended Southwestern University where she pledged Tri Delta and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Language Arts.

Joycelyn and John R. McRorey were married August 7, 1948 in the First Presbyterian Church of San Saba. They made their home in Cherokee on the McRorey ranch. In 1984 they moved to the home they built in San Saba.

A dedicated teacher, Joycelyn taught 7th and 8th grade language arts for 26 years. She was known to her students as Ms Mac.

Joycelyn was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, San Saba, TX. She was active in all aspects of church life; choir, pianist, session member and youth. Joycelyn was involved in the San Saba community, the historical society, San Saba Museum and member of the Pierian Study Club. She spent many an election hand tabulating the county vote.

Austin was a frequent destination for shopping and entertainment from the symphony to country and western concerts. Joycelyn enjoyed traveling with John R, touring New York City, Hawaii, Grand Teton, Big Bend and Yellowstone National Parks, New Mexico and Mexico. Always returning with memorabilia worthy of display.

Her teams were the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers and San Saba Armadillos, if she wasn't in the bleachers, she was listening to the Dillos broadcast.

She was famous for her pecan pie (a high standard to match), five-pound fudge and fried chicken.

Preceded in death by her parents, her son John, husband John R, brother Jimmy Ward and sister Barbara Sloan.

Survived by her nieces Jan Hornick of Australia and Claudia Zinser of Coppell, nephews David Ward of Mullin, Ted and Wesley Ward of Midland, great nieces Jalyn Frasier, husband Larry and 2 children of Aurora, Texas; Monica Wilkes, husband Jason and 6 children of Boerne; Dawn Davis, husband Blaise and 3 children of Tyler, great nephews Michael Ward, wife Sabra and 3 children of San Saba; Neil Ward of Midland and son; Ryan Ward of Midland; Levon Ward of San Saba; Will Ward and son of Midland. Great nephews of Australia, Roland Hornick, wife Lyndi and 2 children; Blair Hornick, wife Tanya and daughter; Sam Hornick and wife Susan.

Her family is grateful for the years of care provided by the staff of San Saba Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Pallbearers: Ted Ward, Michael Ward, Wesley Ward, Dick Miller, Jeff Sloan, Jason Wilkes, Larry Frasier

Honorary Pallbearers: Blythe, Jericho, Amelie, Zeke, Katja and Titus Wilkes. Darby and Beau Frasier

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to the First Presbyterian Church of San Saba or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be made at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com