Joy Vendel Moore Chupik (1931 – 2025)

Joy Chupik, 94, of Rosenberg, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born on July 6, 1931, in Rusk, TX, to Ven and Rosa Vercher Moore. She grew up in the Piney Woods of Rusk in East Texas. Their family moved to Richmond, TX in 1942 and lived in a 2-story plantation home near the train depot. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1948, where she played clarinet in the marching band. Joy met the love of her life, Albert, at the skating rink. They were married on April 6, 1948, in Rosenberg. She began her career in August 1951 with Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator. In June of 1968,she accepted a job with the Fort Bend Telephone Company and continued to work there until her retirement in December of 1993.

Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. She loved to sew, craft, and made many quillows for her family. She was an avid reader and loved reading to her children and grandchildren. She also loved baking for her family. Her pecan pie and pimento cheese salad were requested by many. Joy was an active member of Rosenberg Brethren Church. She served as president of the Christian Sisters and taught Sunday school for many years.

After retirement, Joy and her husband Albert traveled on many trips with their AARP friends. They purchased a travel trailer and took trips to many state parks in Texas.

Joy is survived by her three children, Terry Chupik (Kathleen), Kenneth Chupik (Sally), and Judith Chupik Howerton (Jim); grandchildren, Tracy (Roy), Amanda (Travis), Morgan, Ross, Curtis, Ryan (Michelle), Jennifer (Jeff), Jillian (Zak), Rebecca (Brendan), and Kati (Matt). Joy also leaves behind 20 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Joy is preceded in death by her loving husband Albert, parents Ven & Rosa Moore, sister Mae Rider, brother Frank Moore, and great-great grandson Greyson.

Funeral Services for Joy are scheduled for Friday, November 14, 2025, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Visitation will be 12 Noon - 1:00 PM preceding the Funeral Service which will begin at 1:00 PM. Graveside Services will follow at Davis Greenlawn Cemetery, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Pall Bearers for Joy's service will be Jeff Brummer, Ryan Chupik, Roy Hart, Justin Kueck, Travis Sowa, and Jeff Talasek.

Condolence messages may be written for the Chupik family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.