Obituary of Judy Louise Greiner
Judy Joyce was born in Monroe, Michigan on December 11, 1967. She was one of eight children born from the union of Kenneth Charles Joyce and Mary Lou (Schassberger) Joyce. She received her education through the Monroe County Intermediate School District. Raised in the Lutheran church, Baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church and attending weekly services as a child, Judy enjoyed attending services with her brother at Trinity Lutheran Church as an adult.
Judy could often be seen riding her black bike through the streets of Monroe. She was a dedicated volunteer at Trinity Lutheran and St. Mary churches, lending her time and energy to help with their community of needs meals. She took great pride in her responsibility for handling the silverware, and her commitment to serving others was an inspiration to many. In her free time, Judy found joy in simple pleasures, such as watching SpongeBob on television and listening to classic rock on her favorite station, sometimes for hours on end. Visitors to Judy's home were on occasion greeted with her favorite music and lively television shows, sometimes at the same time and a bit too loud for enjoyment.
Judy Joyce-Greiner, age 56, of Monroe, passed away at 2:11am after a short battle with ovarian cancer, on Friday; February 2, 2024. Her passing was preceded by husband Rick Greiner, her parents; a brother: Gerald A. Joyce; a sister: Linda C. Joyce; and a son: Ricky Greiner.
To cherish her memory, she leaves a son: Eric Joyce; two daughters: Rachel and Danielle Greiner; five siblings: Barbara (Charles) McMullen, William Joyce (Dawn Wagner-Smith), Mary Lynne Pinchoff (Robert Hopson), Charles (Carrie) Joyce, and Laurice Joyce; five grandchildren; two nephews: Mason Pfund and Ryan (Michelle) McMullen; and one niece: Nicole (Rob) Rangel.
Friends may gather from 4:00pm until 6:30pm on Wednesday; February 7, 2024, at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 6:30pm, also at Merkle’s. Cremation will follow through the on-site crematory, Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan.
Memorial donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Monroe.
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