Margaret Henderson Merritt

Margaret H. (Marge) Merritt, 94 of Ocoee, FL passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025 at Lake Bennett Solaris Healthcare in Ocoee. She was born August 9, 1930 in Jacksonville, FL and lovingly adopted by Sarah (Sadie) and Carl Henderson. She was a homemaker and enjoyed time with family and friends. She was known for her fun-loving personality, not above a bit of mischief, and always brought laughter everywhere she went.

She was an active member of the Ocoee Woman’s Club for 25 years and a member of Starke Lake Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother Sarah (Sadie) Henderson, father Carl Henderson; sister Lilla Henderson, brother Bud Henderson, husband Wilber J. (Josh) Merritt, son C. Randall (Randy) Freeman and step-son Charlie Merritt. She is survived by her son C. Roger (Kelly) Freeman, granddaughters Heather (Chris) Bender; Holly (Dennis) Briesacher, Shari Freeman and grandsons Zach Freeman, Joshua Kelley and Tim Ayers. Along with 4 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind 2 nieces, 2 nephews and their families who loved her dearly.

There will be a celebration of life at Starke Lake Baptist Church, 611 West Avenue, Ocoee, FL, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Visitation 10:00 am; Funeral Service 11:00 am; Internment following service at Woodlawn Cemetery, Gotha, FL. Reception following Internment in the Fellowship Hall, Starke Lake Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Starke Lake Baptist Church, P.O Box 520, Ocoee, FL 34761 or Cure Duchenne (in honor of her great-grandson, Caleb Bender) 100 Bayview Circle, Suite 5600, Newport Beach, CA 92660.