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Joyce "Sis" Blakey
11/20/1943 - 9/16/2026
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Obituary For Joyce "Sis" Blakey
Joyce "Sis" Blakey, 82, of Lakeside Park, passed away on September 16, 2026.
She was preceded in death by father, Howard Merritt; mother, Lena Merritt; brother, George Merritt; and sisters, Sherma Dunn, Jo Anne Blanton, and Wileen Anderson.
Sis is survived by her daughter, Theresa "Peach" (John) Buechel; brother, Dayton Merritt, sisters, Judith Merritt, Nancy Merritt, Doris Moore, and Janet (Charles) Williams; and sister-in-law, Mary Jo Merritt.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday, September 21, 2026 at Dobbling Funeral Home, Fort Thomas. There will be a Celebration of Life following the visitation at the VFW in Southgate Ky. A private graveside Service for the family will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Kentucky.
Memorials are suggested to the Buddy Larosa Center for Youth. 400 Maple Street, Cincinnati,Ohio 45216. (located inside the former Elmwood Place Elementary School).
Online condolences can be given at www.dmefuneral.com.
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