Joyce Ann Allin, 72, of Melbourne, departed this life on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was born on May 10, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, to Eric Adams and Betty Smith Adams.
She and William Luther Allin, II, were married in Los Angeles, California, on July 14, 1973. They enjoyed over fifty-two years of marriage.
Joyce enjoyed reading, playing games such as Yahtzee, completing puzzles, and binge watching. During her working years she worked in the finance department as an accounts payable clerk.
Joyce is survived by her husband, William Allin, II, her sons, Nathaniel (Julie) Allin, of Missouri, Joshua Allin, of Santa Clarita, California, and Eric (Dani) Allin, of North California; her daughter, Nadine (Logan) Human, of Sunland, California; her brothers, Tony (Sandy) Adams and Timothy (Linda) Adams, both of Michigan; her sisters, Becky (Byron) Stucky, of Northern California, and Debbie Bowers, of Michigan; eight grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and other family members.
There are no services planned at this time.
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