Meryl was preceded in death by her loving husband Lee in November of 2004. Meryl and Lee were married on January 31, 1945 and they had five children: Marilyn, Jacqueline, Scott, Beth and Frank. They resided in Cooperstown, NY; Oneonta, NY; Laurens, NY; and finally retired to Lake Wales, FL in 1988.
Meryl had a career as a surgical nurse and an Office Manager for an Orthopedic Clinic in Oneonta, NY. She was a past District Deputy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Woodland Metis Tribe and loved to sing as a member of the Lake Wales “Sassy” Singers. Miss Meryl was always up for adventure; whether it be a road trip to New York or Colorado or just cruising around in her red PT cruiser. She always loved dogs from the family dog Pepper to Kris and Jason or her beloved little white Trouble.
Left to cherish her memory are Marilyn Holmes and her husband Ray, Jacqueline Semit and her husband Cary, Scott and his wife Laura, Beth Ashton, and Frank and his wife Julie; 7 grandchildren, 5 step-grandsons and 10 great grandchildren. The family wishes to extend thanks to Good Shepherd Hospice for the care and compassion they provided during the last few weeks of Meryl’s life.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice. A Celebration of Life/Memorial Service will be held at 1:15 PM on June 15, 2019 at the Towerwood Club House in Lake Wales
