Obituary of Wanda Joyce Duvall

Wanda Joyce Duvall was born on July 10, 1955 in Monroe, Michigan. She was one of four daughters born from the union of the late Reverend J.D. and Novella (Harrell) Sulfridge. Joyce graduated from Monroe High School with the class of 1974. She later attended the Michigan College of Beauty, gaining her cosmetology license in 1993. Joyce married the love of her life, Thomas Duvall, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ida on May 18, 1974. From this union, came the birth of four wonderful children. She helped support her family through various hair salons for many years. Though her love for taking care of others, led her to employment with LaPrad Homecare for more than ten years, as a nurses’ aid. Joyce enjoyed nothing more than the time spent with her family. She hosted many family gatherings through the years, spoiling her family with home cooked meals and baked goods. Joyce’s love for crocheting and sewing kept her busy with a growing family, creating many blankets, hats and clothing articles. She was an active fan of QVC and enjoyed the many camping trips with the family. On any given day, Joyce could be found with her dog Harley and her cat Oliver, listening to the music she loved. Wanda Joyce Duvall, age 61 of Monroe, passed away at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital at 1:24pm on Sunday, October 2, 2016. In addition to her father: Reverend J.D. Sulfridge, Joyce was preceded by a sister: Linda Duvall; mother and father-in-law: Don (Janet) Duvall; and Grandson: Thayer Stump Jr. To cherish her memory, Joyce leaves her beloved husband of forty-two years: Thomas Duvall; mother: Novella Sulfridge; daughters: Kelly Duvall of Newport, Angela (Christopher)Carmon of Monroe and Stephanie Duvall of Monroe; son: Jeffrey (Melissa) Duvall of Newport; sisters: Sandy (Pete)Hoffman of Adrian and Judy (Dan) Schultz of Tennessee; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may gather on Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe, 2442 North Monroe Street Monroe, Michigan (734) 384-5185. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 11:00am also at Merkle’s, with Pastor Roy Southerland of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Procession will follow to St. Joseph Cemetery in Monroe for burial. Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration, send a floral arrangement or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.