Joyce Merritt Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 14, 2023, at the age of 71, Joyce Merritt of Denton, Georgia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Smith, Sr. and Martha Harper; and her brother Sam Smith. She is survived by: her husband Jerry Merritt of Denton; her children, Wayne Merritt (Deana) of FairPlay, Charlotte Merritt of Denton and Elizabeth Dunn (Chris) of Hawkinsville, Georgia.; her grandchildren, Samantha Merritt, Lauren Merritt and Lexi Girtman; her great grandchildren, Maddox Poma, Mattison Kate Dunn and Mackenna Joy Dunn; and her brothers, Roy Smith, Jr. (Linda), Billy Smith and Jeff Vann (Karen). She is also survived by Mother, first and foremost to her children, grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.