Anna Joyce Mercer of Ada, formerly of Elmore City, OK completed her earthly journey on Friday, July 1, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Ada and peacefully entered eternal life.
Joyce was born to parents Covie Alexander and Ruby Jones West on March 11, 1942, in Russellville, Arkansas. She is remembered as being a person for whom family was most important. Each one of them held a very special place in her heart and she let them know this was true. She was a gentle soul whose life was an example of loving kindness toward others. Joyce was known as a passionate Thunder fan. She enjoyed watching Family Feud.
Family who survived Joyce, loved her most and will continue to value those things she taught them are:
Sons: James (Marty) York and wife Vivian and Robert Eric York and Tasha Villians
Terry Donovan Mercer and wife Julie, Billy Ernest Mercer and wife Rose Marie
Daughter: Tammy Renee Fore and Blane
Brother: Alex West and wife Carol
Sisters: Debbie White and wife Linda, and sister-in-law Lois West
Grandchildren: Cody York and wife Kyleigh, Amber York and wife Tiffany, Harrison, Jayden, Covie and Marlee York, Addie Fore, Mariah, Rylan, Micah, Emma, Sophia, Mia, and Kara Merce, Jenna and Kelsey Wilson,
7-Great grandchildren
Those who were awaiting her heavenly appearance were husband, Bill Mercer who passed away in 2012, parents, Covie and Ruby West, brother, Bill West who passed away in 2013, and daughter, Tammy Rence Mercer in 2014.
Funeral services to give thanks for and honor the life of Anna Joyce Mercer are scheduled for Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Elmore City Church of Christ with Joe Terrell officiating. Interment will follow in the Elmore City Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. Visitation hours are Sunday, July 3rd from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Wooster Funeral Home in Elmore City. The family will greet friends there from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. You may express your thoughts of caring to the family @ www.woosterfuneralhomes.com