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Edna L. MerryPassing: July 20, 2018

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Wednesday, July 25th @ 1:00 pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Wednesday, July 25th @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Wednesday, July 25th

MITCHELL – Edna L. Merry, 94, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018, at StoneBridge Health Campus in Bedford.

Born February 6, 1924, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Loyd and Anice (Bex) Miller, Sr.  She married Ray G. Merry June 17, 1942, and he preceded her in death January 24, 2015.

Edna retired from the First National Bank.  She had also been employed at Smith Paint and Appliances.  Edna was a member of the First Baptist Church and a 1944 graduate of Mitchell High School.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She loved her family, and was proud of them.  Edna had the gift of hospitality.

Surviving:
children,
Eve Elaine (Ron) Neal of Anderson
Alan R. Merry of Dallas, Texa
son-in-law,
Don (Sharon) Fortner of Jasper
grandchildren,
Jason A. Fortner
Laura N. Burbp
Cara Elaine Schulz
Lindsey R. Campbell
8 great grandchildren
siblings,
Lloyd Miller, Jr., of Mitchell
Mary Graves Manske of Mitchell
Sue Acton of Mitchell
several nieces and nephews

Her parents; husband; daughter, Susan L. Fortner; and siblings, Martha Kendall and Phillip Miller, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Rev. Reggie Clark officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the funeral home.

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10 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Nick and Mandy Boles | Christiana, TN
    Date: July 25, 2018
    So sorry for all your loss!! Thinking of you all and praying for comfort and peace!!
  2. Guest: Lori Kendall | Columbus, OH
    Date: July 24, 2018
    So sorry I can’t be there on Wednesday... but thinking of the family, and all the good memories of Aunt Edna and Uncle Ray growing up. She always had something good to eat waiting for us when we came to visit, and I loved how special she made the nieces and nephews feel when we got to visit with her alone (like big kids) when we were little. She is at piece and joined with God. Jesus was the first to welcome her home. I love this family very much and and proud to be a member. Love you Eve, Alan, Jason, Laura, Cara, Sue, Junior, and all the spouses and extended family! 😘 Lori
  3. Guest: Barb Hussong | Tipton
    Date: July 23, 2018
    So sorry to hear this. Lifting you all up in prayer.
  4. Guest: Donna Kendall | Mitchell
    Date: July 23, 2018
    I am so sorry! Edna was a sweet lady.
  5. Guest: Janet I Noe | Mitchell
    Date: July 22, 2018
    Eve and Alan, I was heart broken to hear of Enda's passing. She held a special place in my heart. Growing up and being around you all...there are so many memories with her and Mom. I know you will miss her. Love you both. Janet
  6. Guest: Terry Simpson | Mitchell, IN.
    Date: July 22, 2018
    Sorry for your loss
  7. Guest: Judy Tanksley | Mitchell. IN
    Date: July 22, 2018
    Sorry for your loss
  8. Guest: Terry (Wood) Naftzger | Bloomington, IN
    Date: July 22, 2018
    To Alan, I'm sorry to hear about your mother. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Terry
  9. Guest: Patricia Phipps,Menville | Somerville, Texas 77879
    Date: July 22, 2018
    So Sorry for your loss. My mother and Edna were life long friends. Mary Ruth Phipps. My Mother passed on December 22, 2012. I well be praying for your family.
  10. Guest: Linda D. Fortner Chastain | Denver, Colorado
    Date: July 21, 2018
    So sorry to hear of Edna's passing. Just yesterday I saw a picture of her and grandson, Jason, on facebook. Edna was a wonderful, kind, lady. She will be missed by family and friends.