Dorothy Louise Mercer

Dorothy Louise Mercer, 72, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 2, 2006. She was born in Nokomis, Alabama August 5, 1933. She was a housewife who raised two boys and loved to cook. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Esca and Gussie Bryan; sister, Miriam Bryan White; brothers, Enos Bryan, Murray Bryan, Moyce Bryan, and Esca Bryan Jr.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Samuel Mercer; children, Byron Mercer and wife JoEllen, Bruce Mercer and Arlene Thorton; grandchildren, Kelsie Mercer, Andrea Mercer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Her family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home on Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday 2:00 p.m. at Navarre Funeral Home, officiated by Bishop Arless Glass. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1-800-272-3900.

To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the directions of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521, 281-422-8111.