Mary Joyce Merritt Paulk Obituary
In loving memory of Mary Joyce Merritt Paulk of Carrollton, Georgia, who departed this world on February 1, 2026 at the age of 95. Mary Joyce leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Joyce Merritt Paulk to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Warren Merritt and Anna Lucile Odom Merritt; her significant other Walter Gerald Paulk; her daughter Delores "Lorrie" Paulk Davis; and her brothers, W. L. Merritt, William Merritt and Joseph Merritt.
She is survived by: her son Kenneth G. Paulk (Valerie); her son-in-law Kenneth M. Davis; her grandchildren, Robin Paulk Motes, Jason Paulk, Alan Davis (Danielle) and Ben Davis (Rachel); her great grandchildren, Jayden Motes, Carson Davis, Brooke Davis, Emily Davis and Reagan Davis; and her sisters-in-law, Betty Merritt, Bonnie Merritt and Shirley Merritt. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, Joyce desired contributions be made to the Memorial Trust Fund at Concord United Methodist Church, 4682 S. Hickory Level Road, Carrollton, Georgia 30117.
