LaQuela Joyce (Sturgeon) Goodwin, 90 was born on March 18, 1935 in Hugo, Oklahoma, the daughter of Earl Sturgeon and Bessie (Goodgine) Sturgeon. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Howard Goodwin and sister, Grace Goodwin.

Joyce was a lifelong resident of the Messer area. She married her beloved husband Howard Eugene Goodwin in Lockney, Texas. In her younger days she enjoyed going dancing with her sister, Grace. She enjoyed baking cakes and pies, decorating and was very crafty, she especially enjoyed painting rocks. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. Joyce's faith in God was very important to her, and she lived her life serving her Lord, Jesus Christ. She made it her goal in life to share her faith with her son and anyone else that she met. Joyce will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Joyce is survived by son, Mike Goodwin and wife Brandy of Talihina, OK; grandchildren, Marina Minshew and husband Daniel, Sierra Goodwin, Michael Vanzandt and wife Shelby, William Harden, Michael Goodwin and spouse, Lacey Britten, Dalton Goodwin, Montana Goodwin and Mason Goodwin; 14 great grandchildren  along with a host of family friends and loved ones.