Palla, Joyce M., of Arlington, Jan. 6th, at age 56. Devoted daughter of Mario Palla and his late wife Jeannette M. (Nevano) Palla. Loving sister of Gail F. Palla of Lexington and Mark F. Palla and his wife Carrie of Naples, FL. Cherished Aunt of Clay, Catie and Jackson. Beloved Best Friend of Brenda A. Tavitian of Bradford, MA. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. Visiting hours at the Rogers & Hutchins Funeral home, 292 Mass. Ave., Arlington on Friday, Jan. 11th from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Agnes Church in Arlington at 11:00 am. At the request of the family please no flowers, in lieu of flowers donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.