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Joyce L. Morral, 80, of Martinsburg formerly of Everett, PA; passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Homewood of Martinsburg. She was born on October 23, 1944 in Everett, PA; a daughter of the late Floyd E. and Laverne A. (Mearkle) Clark. She was united in marriage to Robert L. Sipes on April 1, 1961. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1980. On October 23, 1981 she married Thomas C. Morral, Sr., he preceded her in death on July 27, 2016.
She is survived by children Robert L. Sipes, Jr. married to Debra, Everett; Dana L. Karns married to James, Everett; Sharon A. Colledge married to Andrew, Breezewood; Brian L. Sipes, Bedford and Dennis R. Sipes married to Karma, Bedford; grandchildren Hunter Karns married to Amber, Robert L. Sipes III married to Tiffany, McKenna Frankenberry married to Kyle, Austin Sipes married to Sierra, Levi Sipes married to Abby, Paxton Sipes; three great grandchildren Wyatt, Caylee and Weston Frankenberry; sister Leota Smouse; sister-in-law Mary Lou Clark; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She is also survived by Tom’s family Tom, Jr., Rick and Terry Morral and their families.
Joyce was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Logan Rathburn and siblings Clyde Clark, Floyd Clark, Jr., Katherine Bollman, Cora Shirley, Regina and Evelyn Clark.
She was a member of the First Christian Church, Everett.
Mrs. Morral spent her career working at various places over the years until staying home to care for her children. She served as a Longaberger Basket consultant for a number of years and enjoyed the trips to Dresden, OH to the manufacturers.
Joyce enjoyed playing Bingo and was always up for family visits.
Friends and family will be received on Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service at 2:00 P.M. at the Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA 15537.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel at Akers Funeral Home with Rev. Robert R. Robertson officiating.
Burial will be held at the Everett Cemetery.
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