Joyce L. Texiera, 77, of Wareham passed away Friday May 16th at the Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion. She was the wife of the late Robert Texiera. Born in Wareham, Mrs. Texiera was the daughter of the late Charles and Norma (Reed) Anderson Jr.

Mrs. Texiera attended Wareham Public Schools and graduated from Wareham High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed walking, knitting, card games and reading.

Mrs. Texiera is survived by her children; Brian Texiera and his wife Diana, Sharon Texiera, Steven Texiera, James Texiera , Sue Ann Texiera, Juli Lapine and her husband Matthew all of Wareham. She is the sister of Robert Anderson of FL and Wayne Anderson of Wareham. She is the grandmother of Kevin Texiera, Kristy Lake, Kara Lake, James Lake, Ashley Texiera, Brian Texiera Jr., Karen Gomez, Chelsea Texiera, Paige Texiera, Mya Lapine, Haileigh Lapine, Brenden Texiera-Russell and Scott Texiera. She was the great grandmother of Orion Gomez, Scarlet Texiera, Izabella Garcia, Audrey Lake -Higgins, Lilly Garcia, Cheyenne Lake, Che Yanne Vargas and Alexia Cardoza. Mrs. Texiera was the sister of the late Donna Fandrick and Ray Anderson.

Her graveside committal service will be held on Thursday May 29th at 10 a.m. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery 1 Bennington Blvd. in Bourne.  Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend and to please gather at the National Cemetery at 9:30. Arrangements by Wareham Village Funeral Home.