On January 27, 2020, at 81 years of age, Joyce Merchant passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Joyce is survived by her husband Ronald Merchant. Joyce was dear mother to Patrecia, Valrie (Link), Donald, Richard (Pauline), Pete (Lizzette), Dean, Dawnette and Diane (Chris). Joyce was also grandmother to 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited to attend funeral services on Friday, January 31, 2020. Viewing and church services will be held at Grace Tabernacle Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 603 E. Elm Street, Norristown, PA 19401. The viewing will be held within the hours of 9AM to 11AM followed by the celebration of life services. Interment will be conducted at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens located at 352 S. Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Flowers and condolences may be offered at Grace Tabernacle Church, after 8am Friday morning,
or at Alleva Funeral Home by 3pm Thursday.
