Joyce Evelyn Ralyea
January 3, 2019
Joyce Merrell Ralyea (73) of old Town, Florida went home with Jesus on January 3rd, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her parents Tolbert and Ora Merrell, Brother Wesley Merrell, and nephew Robbie Merrell.
Joyce was so loved by everyone that she encountered, especially in her years of working in the medical field.
She is survived by her daughters Rhonda (Richard) Burk, Rebecca (Rigo) Caminero, Amy Ralyea, and Robyn (Jennifer) Plomatos. She is also survived by her Brothers Danny Merrell, Tommy (Kay) Merrell, Robert Merrell, And sisters Julia (George) Hartz and Jeanie Merrell. She is also survived by her faithful companion “Sammy Boy”
Joyce’s greatest love was her 7 grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter, and all her nieces and nephews.
Joyce enjoyed life to the fullest and always had a warm smile and big hug for her family or friends.
Heaven gained a special angel in the shape of our Mom; until we see you again.
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Sweet Mommy, None of our lives will ever be the same. You were the biggest part of all of your daughter’s lives and nothing seems to ease the pain of missing you. From your infectious laugh, the twinkle in your beautiful green eyes, the freckles on your nose (that match mine) and your humor that was always spot on, you will forever be my Mommy and Averi’s very best friend In the entire World. We love you Mama and patiently wait for the day when we can be together again.
Prayers for you all during this time of loss. I know she is missed by all of you and remember you carry her and the memories always in your hearts.
Joyce you’ll be missed my friend. Thank you for being my friend and the smile you always had everytime I saw you. I’ll see you again one day and save me place by you. Love you ❤
Joyce was the sweetest lady i knew. I know she is missed by all that knew her. I loved her like a sister. May she rest in peace.
Momma Joyce was an amazing woman and I feel blessed to have known her. She raised amazing daughters that I’m sure she was very proud of. I will miss those beautiful eyes the most. Rest on love you will truly be missed.
The very first time I met Joyce, I swear she made me feel loved. Not just liked, but honest to God loved. I witnessed her firsthand as a wonderful mom, sister, aunt, grandmother, mother-in-law and friend. She will be missed by every person she ever inspired with her warn smile, her fluency in Smart Ass, and the love she had for her gorgeous daughters. I never saw a better mom, and for one good reason. There isn’t another one like her anywhere. I can’t wait until Cash is old enough to understand when I tell him how much he meant to his grandma. ❤🌷❤
Joyce you will be missed dearly!! We will miss your sweet smile and your joyous laugh!!
I don’t even know where to begin only I know that I love you I miss you terribly! I want to thank you for being the best mommy ever teaching girls how to be the best Mommy’s too and I cannot wait to see you again. I should be jealous you get to meet all those babies before that I didn’t get to meet, so you hold them and love them and kiss them and show them what Grammys are like until I get there. You battled so hard Rest In the Arms of Jesus and I love you
One of my favorite cousins. Didn’t get to see her often in our adult Yeats but we were close in our hearts. Going to miss her very much. Joyce here’s a hug for you until we meet again. Love ya.
Wow. I see your smile when I close my eyes. I think I remember that the most; the infectious smile and laugh. I miss you my beautiful Aunt Joyce. I can’t wait to see you again.
We were greatly saddened to hear of Joyce’s passing, but comforted that we will see her in the future on the other side. In the meantime, she will be greatly missed. We enjoyed her comments and posts on facebook. Our most sincere condolences to the rest of the family.
My precious, beautiful sister. You set an example that can’t be matched. You were my best friend ever. I can never express how proud I am and have always been to have a sister like you. You were a wonderful aunt, fantastic grandmother. And a blessing to everyone who knew you. Until we meet again, my wonderful sister. Give all the relatives my love. Especially my sweetheart grandson, Thomas. Until we meet again, Julie
My sweet aunt Joyce, I miss you so much. I can still hear your voice in my head saying I love you my Deedee row baby. I feel like we were all so blessed to have an aunt who loved us all so much more like a mama than an aunt, a friend’s mom, a sister, a friend or co worker . You loved with your whole heart and you found good in everyone. You will forever be our guardian angel. Please give hugs and kisses to Grandma, Papa, my Robbie, all of my aunt’s and uncle’s and especially to Granny. I love you forever and a day and can’t wait til I get to feel your hugs again.
My sweet cousin, my Joycie, I’m looking forward to seeing you someday with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You are one of the sweetest, gentle and loving people I’ve ever known. Love you forever!! ❤️ Sandy