Mrs. Janice Merck, age 65, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Lillian Carter Health & Rehab in Plains. A native of Birmingham, AL, she was born February 19, 1953, daughter of the late Henry Rayfield and the late Mary Elizabeth Cross Rayfield. Mrs. Merck was a home maker and was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her loving husband, Bryan Merck of Plains. All services planned are private. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mrs. Janice Merck.