Joyce Ann (Schmalstieg) Bronaugh of Buda was born in Beeville on April 4, 1940, to John Henry Schmalstieg and Edith (McCammon) Schmalstieg.
She grew up on a farm, which forged her spirit of determination to work hard, sow love and water every situation with joy.
Joyce graduated from Sinton High School as valedictorian and attended Austin College in Sherman, where she met her future husband. She later graduated from The University of Texas in Austin.
Joyce lived a life centered on faith, family and service. She promoted education and was a devoted educator. Most importantly, she was a loving mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother.
She left this life on Sept. 2, 2026.
As a pastor’s wife, Joyce served alongside her husband, playing the piano and organ, and encouraging many to grow in their faith. They served as Presbyterian pastors in Boldtville and Burnet, Texas; Potosi, Missouri; Calvert City, Kentucky; and Ballinger, Big Spring and Schulenburg, Texas. After many years of ministry, Joyce and her husband retired to Lampasas.
After the death of her husband of 59 years, she moved to the Garland area and later made her home in Buda.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Bronaugh.
She is survived by three children: Bert Allen Jr., JoBeth and Ann; nine grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren. Joyce was the oldest of five children and is survived by her four siblings, Linda Gant, Jackie Arnold, John Schmalstieg and Dawna Kunze.
A celebration of Joyce’s life was held at Faith Assembly of God in Buda on Sept. 13.
A graveside service will be held at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet County at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10, 2026. Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas has charge of arrangements.
