Merrily was born in 1943 in Wichita, KS to John and Anna Dean. She graduated from Mt. Caramel High School. She retired from Taylor Cable in Grandview after 25 years of service.
She had many interests and was a great bargain hunter often frequenting the dollar store and thrift stores. She loved horses and taking care of her four special cats. Old television westerns were a favorite pastime for her.
Merrily is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Murray Dean. She is survived by two daughters, Christine Kwapnoski and Mary "Toni" Natta; a son, Eric Evans; grandchildren Tiffany and Zachary Kwapnoski; Alexis, Tanaya, and Elyas Evans; and her cats Daisy, Dozer, Paddlefoot and Nosey.
Memorial contributions may be made in Merrily's memory to Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO 64137.
No public service is planned at this time.