Joyce Laverne Merrill's Obituary
JOYCE LAVERNE MERRILL, 82
Publix LAKELAND
Joyce L. Merrill passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 due to heart failure. She was born in Bay Minnett, AL and moved to Lakeland, FL as an infant. Joyce worked in the Danish bakery of Publix Supermarket, Wabash Shopping Center location for over 20 years. She was a member of South Florida Heights Church of the Nazarene. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Henry "Jack" Merrill; granddaughter, Breanne Hargraves; twelve brothers and sisters. Survivors include daughter, Sandra Meeks of Lakeland; sons, Eugene (Debbie) Merrill of Polk City, Ricky Merrill and Cary Merrill, both of Lakeland, six grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Friday, 2:00 - 4:00pm at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Rd. Interment will take place in Dozier, AL. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Salvation Army.
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