Martha Diane Merrell, age 74 of Cartersville, GA passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. She was born in Kingston, GA on April 3, 1947 to the late Thomas William Strickland and Julia Mae Smith Strickland.
Diane is preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Merrell; grandson, Trey Osborne; sister, Patricia Strickland; brothers, William Strickland, Thomas Strickland. She is survived by her Sons, Ronald Merrell, Wayne Merrell; daughter, Tracy Woods; grandchildren, Tamra Merrell, Michael Walls, Wayne Merrell Jr, Brad Merrell, Brandon Pace, Brandy Pace; great-grandchildren, Arianna Morrow, Acelin Morrow, Hunter Pace, Journey Pace, Nation Pace, Waverly Merrell, Mellie Merrell; sister Faye (C.H.) Bishop, Lena (David) Brown; several nieces and nephews.
Diane worked for 25 years as a teacher for Lithia Springs First Baptist Church.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Friday, July 30, 2021 in the chapel of Owen Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Woods officiating. The interment will follow at Sunrise Memory Gardens in Powder Springs, GA. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 30, 2021 from 10:00am until 12:00 pm.
Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to leave online condolences for the family. Owen Funeral Home 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, GA is honored to serve the Merrell family.
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