Addie "Merelyn" Grubbs

Addie “Merelyn” Grubbs, 83, a resident of Tallahassee, FL passed away at her residence on Friday, October 25, 2024, in Tallahassee, FL. Merelyn was born in Perry, FL to Ernest Lincoln Grubbs and Lucy Ellen Grubbs on May 28, 1941. She retired in 1989 as the Chief Bureau of General Services from the state of Florida after 30 years of service. Merelyn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tallahassee and volunteered many years for the Leon County Library where she received multiple volunteer awards. Merelyn was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt, as well as an avid reader and loved FSU sports.

Merelyn was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Lincoln Grubbs, mother, Lucy Ellen Grubbs, brother Lloyd Nolan Grubbs, sister-in-law Reva Carrole Grubbs, and brother-in-law G.D. Yon, Jr.

Merelyn is survived by her sister Frances Grubbs Yon of Marianna, FL, niece Lyn Yon (Robin) of Orlando, FL, niece DeAnne Yon Bruner (Travis) of Marianna, FL, and niece Sheryl Denise Hudson (David) of Perry, FL, as well as many great nieces and nephews. Merelyn will be dearly missed by her family. In keeping with her wishes, Merelyn will be laid to rest at Pisgah Cemetery, Perry, FL.

A graveside service for Merelyn will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Pisgah Cemetery, 3041-3059 Pisgah Road, Perry, Florida 32347.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the Library Leon County, https://www.friendsofleonlibrary.org.