Joyce Ruth Sabat
Joyce Ruth Sabat, 80, of League City, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Clear Lake.
Joyce was born on July 7, 1946, in Camden, New Jersey, to Joseph and Francis Osinski. On October 16, 1971, she married Donald Sabat at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Rockville, Maryland. Together, they built a family that remained at the center of her life.
Joyce worked as a laboratory technician before devoting much of her life to being a homemaker and raising her family. She had an outgoing, strong personality and a way of making an impression on nearly everyone she met. She loved her family deeply and valued laughter, loyalty, long conversations, and the people who stayed close through every chapter of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Sabat, and her brother, John Osinski.
Joyce is survived by her sons, Christopher, Timothy, and Jeremy Sabat; her stepchildren, Laura Johansson, Jeff Sabat, and Julie Martin; and her grandchildren, Hero, Nova, Parker, and Macon Sabat. She is also remembered by her step-grandchildren, Niklas Johansson, Meghan Johansson, Christina Sabat, Lauren Martin and Tyler Martin; her niece and nephew, Heather and Brian Osinski; and her extended family
Joyce also leaves behind a remarkable group of lifelong friends who became family: Betty Ann Davies, Linda Bordeau, Diana Clark, Natalie Sitek, Linda Garner, Jere Syfert, Anne Churchill, Jackie Setter, Jaimie Bradley and many more. They may not have been her sisters by blood, but they could not have been closer if they were.
Joyce leaves behind a lifetime of stories, memories, laughter, and people whose lives are different because she was part of them. She was loved by her children, grandchildren, stepchildren, extended family, and the extraordinary circle of friends who remained close to her throughout her life.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 1pm with a memorial service celebrating Joyce’s life at 2pm at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main Street, League City, Texas 77573. A reception to follow after the service.
Joyce was a spunky, strong willed, determined, hilarious, precious friend. I will forever have a special place in my heart for her. She was such a faithful Christian. Her daily routine included all of her prayers. Her Church was her foundation. I will end with two quotes from Joyce: “I love love love you” and my wish back toher: “Sleep with the Angels.”
Joyce had a welcoming smile on her face that lit up every conversation. Her love came her faith and she passed it around freely. Joyce sincerely loved and cared about those who knew her.I will always remember that smile. My condolences to her family.
Christie Knust
I cannot begin to say how much Joyce will be missed. The brightest light in the room, the life of the party, friend to everyone, and loved by all. Her joy was truly contagious.
Joyce’s faith was never far from every conversation we had. She believed in God’s promise of everlasting life, and knew that she would one day be united with Don, and her loved ones who had passed before her. . That assurance gave her hope and peace.
I remember a time, not long ago, when a physical therapist asked Joyce what her goal was after therapy. Although in a wheelchair, ever the optimist, Joyce immediately replied, “TO DANCE!!…..My goal is to dance again!!”.
Well, she has finally achieved her goal! I am sure Don was waiting for her at Heaven’s gate, dancing shoes in hand!
The perfect couple, together again.
Sleep with the angels , my sweet friend.
Love you.
I have many wonderful memories of the time I spent with Joyce when she lived in Valrico. She was so much fun to be around, and she was devoted to her family. I’ll always treasure those memories.
I had opportunity for many years to work with her as my office manager.
She was inclusive, Wonderful, kind and always eager to help others. Praying Almighty to adore her soul with eternal Bliss.