Dorothy Merrow

She was born March 26, 1930 in Allport, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents Isabel (Carlson) and Winfield Scott Merrow, brother Warren and wife Elsie Merrow, and infant sister Cora Merrow.

She is survived by her lifelong friend Betty Haddock, nephew Dennis Merrow, wife Lorraine and niece Kimberly Merrow and husband Dave Amos of Allport, Pennsylvania. Her next generation of family included great nieces Michelle, Heather and husband Andrew Byron, Elizabeth and husband Brent Kephart, and Nichole and husband Garret Anderson and great-great-nephews Blake, Jonathan, Luke, Wesley and niece Madelyn. Also surviving are close lifelong friends Sam Haddock and his daughter Parker and husband John Ress and sons Finn and Kyle.

Dorothy spent most of her life on her greatest joy of teaching others. She earned her diploma from Philipsburg State General Hospital School of Nursing in Philipsburg, PA and went on to earn a BS in Nursing at the University of Pittsburgh. She continued to achieve a Master of Science of Nursing at Duke University and a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification at East Carolina University.

Dorothy loved caring for children. She devoted decades to improving their health. Dorothy was a published researcher. She taught countless students throughout her lengthy academic career. After her nursing retirement, she owned and operated a retail store named Rememberings in Farmville, NC.

Dorothy loved spending time with her family and friends, especially at the water. She had many fun adventures in life. She particularly enjoyed her time with her nephews and nieces.

Dorothy will leave behind a legacy of wisdom, friendship, loyalty, and love. She will be greatly missed by many.