Loyce Blackman , 93, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. David Long officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Blackman was born March 29, 1923, in Joaquin, to Hillon Beckham and Nora Bell Palmer Beckham. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and cooking.

She is survived by
Son: James W. Blackman and wife, Donna, of Spring

Daughters:
Charlene Rogers of Joaquin
Maudell Bracewell and husband, Charles of Spring
Galenda Lee of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Marlisa Briggs of Spring
Krieg Rogers of Joaquin
Phyllis Stapp of Norman, Arkansas
Cindy Shefstad of Lufkin
Kerrie Endsley of Lufkin
Yuma Bracewell of Spring
Russia Cain of Spring
Christina Schexnider of Flagstaff, Arizona

Numerous nieces, nephews, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Husband: Arthur Blackman
Parents: Hillon Beckham and Nora Bell Palmer Beckham