Joyce D. Merritt, age 86, of Xenia, passed away Monday October 9, 2023 at Xenia Health and Rehab with her daughter by her side. She was born August 26, 1937 at home in Yellow Springs, the daughter of Lester and Juanita (Fancher) Demmy.

Joyce graduated from Bryan High School in 1955. She married Floyd E. Merritt on July 3, 1958 and together they were the caretakers of Jackson-Lytle and Coffman Funeral Home in Yellow Springs for 15 years. Floyd preceded her in death in 2010. She is also preceded in death by her daughter: Karen Ward; and sons-in-law: Rick Ward and Stephen Wilson.

Joyce is survived by her daughter: Kay Wilson of Xenia; grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom she adored: Kenneth (Angela) Wilson and Tiffany (Mike) Edmund; great grandchildren: Kaleb, Alivia, Karley, McKenna and Liam; siblings: David (Linda) Demmy, Ron (Michele) Demmy and Cindy (David) Miller.

Graveside services will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, October 28th at Glen Forest Cemetery, with Rev. William L. Harden officiating.