of Tarrant, Alabama passed away on October 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Fred Merrell; and four (4) sons. She is survived by five (5) daughters,
one (1) son, two (2) daughter-in-laws, seven (7) grandkids, two (2) great-grandkids, a sister, nephew, niece, and several great nieces and great nephews. She was born and raised in the Bexar, Alabama
area and her nickname was "Pug." She attended one year at Athens College in Athens, AL studying
Religion. She moved to Birmingham in the early 1950s, married in 1952, and lived in West End before settling in Tarrant in 1972. She attended and served at Central Baptist Church
for over 40 years, was an avid gardener (won Beautification Award), and was an active volunteer in the Tarrant Schools and community. Mrs. Merrell also tended a vegetable garden and was
a wonderful cook known for her stuffed turkey at Thanksgiving as well as fried okra, banana pudding, and chocolate pies.In addition to spending lots of time outdoors, she
also enjoyed researching her genealogy at the Birmingham Library. Her favorite TV show was 'I Love Lucy' and she spent many hours working on puzzles.She watched religious programming and Southern Gospel including Billy Graham, The Oak Ridge Boys, and the Presleys’ Quartet. Her favorite hymns were “I Am Blessed” and “Softly and Gently.”
Her Surviving Family are
-Children-
Gwen
Jennifer
Melissia
Cindy
Valerie
Brian
-Daughters-in-Law-
Cheryl
Tina
-Grandchildren-
Stephanie
Melinda
Kelly
Jacob
Zachary
Destini
Lauren
-Great Grandchildren-
Shelby
Jackson
-Sister-
Pat
-Nephew-
Joel
-Niece-
Donna
-Great Nieces-
Molly
Lyndsie
-Great Nephews-
Jameson
Justin
Visitation and Celebration of Life: Monday, October 8, 2018, beginning at Ten O'Clock A.M. Ridouts Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL35071. Graveside burial following at Oakwood Memorial Gardens.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me
beside the still waters...(verse 1-2) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow
of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me...(verse 4)
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever...(verse 6)
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