Merrillyn DeVaul Wilson Seib, 81, of Chattanooga passed away Friday,
July 14, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Grayson and Edith DeVaul.
Merrillyn was educated at Mercyhurst College, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Theological Seminary and Polk College. She was a Certified Lay Pastor with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and worked as a secretary for the U.S. State Department in Washington, DC.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley H.Wilson and her second husband Robert E. Seib. Merrillyn was also preceded in death by 5 step-children and a sister, Janet L. Savage.
Favorite quote: Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. Leo Buscaglia.
Survivors include her daughter, Leta Wilson Mussett and four step-children, Andrew Seib, Tammy Sanden, Stanna Young and Steve Wilson.
A memorial service will be held later at The Anglican Church of the Redeemer104 McBrien Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Anglican Church of the Redeemer
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