Rita Merrell

Rita Jane Merrell, age 77, of Henry, Tenn., died Monday, November 10, 2014, at her residence in Henry, Tenn.

She was married July 25, 1953 to Cortez Merrell and he survives.   She was a Member of Thompson Creek Baptist Church and Served 38 years in various churches as a Pastor's wife.

Rita was born May 9, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Russell Edward Fee and the late Violet Sellers Fee.

Besides her husband, She is also survived by her Four Daughters,  Wanda (Mike) Williams of Buchanan, Tenn,  Shirley Merrell of Clarksville, Tenn,  Melissa (Cory) Knoblett of West Union, Ill,  Michelle (James) Clark of Clarksburg, Tenn;  One Son,  Jerry (Sandy) Merrell of Hickory, Ky;  One Daughter-in-law-Liz Merrell of Parsons, Tenn;  14 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, and a Special Care-Giver, Brooke Brasher.

Besides, her Parents, Rita was preceded in death by Two Daughters, Carlene Ann Merrell, and Shirley Joyce Merrell;  Two Sons, Tommy Dean Merrell, and Ronnie Lee Merrell; and Two Sisters, Loretta Helean and Arlene Fee.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn., where the visitation will be from 4 – 7 pm Tuesday, November 11, 2014 and after 9 am Wednesday, November 12, 2014.    The Funeral Service will be at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2014.

Billy Ross and Johnny Farmer will officiate.   Interment will be at Point Pleasant Cemetery in Buchanan, Tenn.

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