Christy “Joanie” Boston, 51, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas.

Joanie was born on April 14, 1964 in Port Arthur, Texas to Jerry Curtis Dunn and Jocie Ann Autrey Dunn. She was a resident of Port Arthur for 23 years before moving to Fort Worth. She was a 1982 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and a member of the Maroon and Gold Band.

Joanie was a caring wife, daughter, sister and compassionate friend. She was also a faithful member of the Baptist Church and served in Children’s Ministries.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Barry Boston; and her father, Jerry Dunn.

Survivors include her mother, Jody Dunn of Port Arthur, TX; brother, Joey Dunn and his wife Pam of Spring, TX. Additional family members include her aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A visitation for family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves followed by the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. with Reverend Alan Autrey officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.

Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: First Baptist Church of Port Arthur Children’s Ministries, c/o Procter Baptist Church, 4401 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur, TX 77642.