Sis. Mercy Joy, beloved wife of Pr. P.M. Joy, devoted mother to Gladsy, Jincy, Gibson, Denny, Ajith and Janet and loving grandmother to Michelle, Maybelle, Olivia, Caleb and Josiah, has gone to be with the Lord on 25 February 2023. She was born in Nedumkayam, Punalur on December 1, 1953 to S. Oonoony and Mariamma Oonoony of Pulimootil Thazhathil House and her siblings include Mary Jacob, Ebenezer, Georgekutty and Jacob. She served the Lord along with her husband Pr. P.M. Joy who is the founder and Senior Pastor of the Assembly of God Church in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

She has been a light in the darkness reflecting the beauty of Christ for over four decades in Bahrain. She loved deeply, cared for and shepherded the children of God. Her deep love and undivided trust in her Redeemer was her guiding light while she faced the many storms of life. She was a godly woman who prayed earnestly, practiced hospitality and set an example to everyone around her. Her life will continue to inspire those she touched through her life and ministry. She left behind a legacy that will continue through generations.