|
Funeral Service |
|
Wednesday, July 25th @ 1:00 pm |
|
Wednesday, July 25th @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
|
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.
10 Guest Comments