Born April 8, 1950 in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late Fred Laxton, Jr. and Gwendolyn Clark Laxton. Merlene was a wonderful wife, loving mother, caring grandmother, nurturing great grandmother and a shining light to everyone around her. Always selfless and giving continually to others without any consideration for herself. Christ was the center of her life and her faith never wavered even in the darkest times. She was a hairdresser at French Star for several years before moving to Hairbenders, then later opening a hair salon at home. Her family was her favorite pastime and she was the heartbeat of her family.
Merlene is survived by her husband of 50 years, Earl McRary; daughters, Lisa McCann and husband Joseph, and Sharon Brumley and husband Brandon; sisters, Darlene Icenhour and husband Gene; Vickie Hedricks and husband Phillip, Lori Winstead and husband Chad; grandchildren, Renee Moretz and husband Matthew, Emily Lail and husband Timothy, Luke Brumley, Ethan Brumley, and Kaleigh Brumley; great grandchildren, Riley Lail, Madison Lail, Greyson Moretz and Joseph Moretz.
A gathering of friends will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in the Chapel of Drum Funeral Home in Hickory.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
Condolences may be sent to the McRary family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
Drum Funeral Home in Hickory is honored to be serving the McRary family.
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