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Joyce Merwin Obituary

MERWIN Joyce King Merwin entered peacefully into heaven surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Donald Merwin of 45 years. Loving mother of her two beloved daughters Shelley M. Ritz (Brian) and Denise M. Cooper (Darrin). Proceeded in death by her most cherished son, Donnie Anthony Merwin. Grandmother of two wonderful grandsons Peyton Ritz and Garrett Cooper. Daughter of the late Leona D. and Harold Paul King Sr. Sister of Carolyn K. Palermo (the late Dwayne) and Harold King Jr. (Jody). Loving niece of Alice D. Johnson, Shirley D. Palmisano, Clarence Dwyer, and Robert Dwyer. Sister -in-Law of Rose Mary Merwin, JoAnn M. Flous and Judith M. Fireck. Joyce is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Angels 1957 and attended Charity School of Nursing. A special thanks and good bye to, Liz Lemoine, ( Compassionate Friends) and Sister Denise Bolger C.H.F. Age 73, a native of New Orleans, LA a resident of Chalmette, LA for 36 years and a current resident of Belle Chasse. A Funeral Mass was held at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Interment followed in Metairie Cemetery. To view and sign the guest book please go to www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 8 to Mar. 10, 2013.

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Brandy Cunningham

March 18, 2013

Mr. Donald, Shelly, & Denise, I just learned today of mrs. Joyce's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. When I told my dad he said he certainly would have gone to her services if he had known. Love to you all, Brandy Bernius

Debbie Mertz

March 15, 2013

Shelly Ritz & Denise Cooper, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to the both of yall and your families. Your mom was a wonderful person and I am so glad that I have gotten to meet her and know her. Sister Denise loved her so much. She will be sadly missed by so many who knew and loved her,

Jean Piediscalzo Abene

March 11, 2013

Donald, Shelly & Denise, I am so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. She was a beautiful person. She suffered greatly and is now at peace. My sympathy is with you. She was loved by many. Friend, Jean Piediscalzo Abene(Lisa's Mom)

March 10, 2013

Donald,Shelley,& Denise,
So sorry for your great loss. We had no idea of your mother's passing. We would have been there if we would have known...We loved your Mother. She will always be in our prayers, as will all of you. Please keep in touch.

Love, Howell, Marion, Courtney & Madison

Byron and Debbie Byrne

March 10, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are prayers are with your family at your time.

Anna Marx

March 9, 2013

Shelley & Denise,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anna Marx

GRACE URBAN

March 9, 2013

Harold, Jody and all the King family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Joyce and all of you will be in my mass and prayer offerings.

May your good family memories overshadow the grief that you are experiencing right now.

Grace Urban and all the family

Connie LaFrance

March 9, 2013

May you rest in peace, Joyce.

Judy Schwandt

March 9, 2013

Rest in Peace, dear friend. Prayers to your family.

MRS.LAVERNE M. JONES

March 8, 2013

TO:MRS.RITZ AND MRS.COOPER,ECCLESIASTES 3 VERSES 1 AND 4.ARE WORDS OF COMFORT.GRIEF IS LIKE A SEASON WITH ITS OWN CHARACTERISTICS.IT GOES FROM SORROW TO JOY.AND AS THE DAYS GO BY ,THE MEMORIES AND LOVE YOU HAVE FOR YOUR MOTHER WILL BRING EVERLASTING JOY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES.

Gayle Duckert Heuer

March 8, 2013

Rest in peace Joyce and God bless you and your family.

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