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Lucile B. Merritt
April 6, 2011
Lucile B. Merritt, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home early Tuesday morning, April 5, 2011. She leaves a lasting legacy for her children, grandchildren, and all her family. Hers was a life of caring for those she loved. Now for her there will be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, nor suffering, nor pain for all these things are passed. For those of us left behind there shall be a time to mourn, followed by the comfort of knowing she will always be with us. We were her joy, and we are so thankful to have the benefit of her wisdom and guidance. She was a great cook, and feeding people was one way she showed her love. We would laugh about how many seconds we could be with her before she was offering everyone something to eat. We were blessed to have her for so long and to have all our cherished memories.
She requested a private graveside service, and we are following her wishes. While she may be absent from the body, she is present with the Lord. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cantonment. Rev. Larry Huff will conduct the service.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice or Whitmire Cemetery Assoc., 9200 Chisholm Road, Pensacola 32514.
She is preceded in death by her husband, W.B. “Bill” Merritt Sr. and her sisters, Ruby Martin and Ernestine Meharg.
She is survived by her son, W.B. “Bill” Merritt Jr. and his wife, Peggy; her daughters, Ellen Atchison and her husband, James and Sue Lowman and he husband, Jim; her sister, Oneida Marquis; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; two special caregivers, Denise Menninger and LeAnne Laszko; numerous nieces and nephews.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, is in charge of arrangements.
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I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LUCILE’S PASSING. SHE WAS MY DAD’S HALF SISTER. SORRY THAT I DIDN’T GET TO KNOW HER..MILLIE TAYLOR FREEMAN.