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Erma Merritt Obituary

Erma C. Merritt Charlotte Age 89, died Saturday, December 19, 2009. She was born September 13, 1920 in Mulliken, MI the daughter of Sylveen and Ola (O'Neil) Parker. She was a homemaker loved to travel to Florida in the winter and playing cards. Mrs. Merritt also enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her free time, she liked to visit her many friends. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Peter) Reagle of Homer, MI; son, Stephen (Holly) Macaluso of Woodbridge, VA; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Cousins in 2001; grandson, Derrick Reagle in 2006; sister, Pauline Smart in 1999 and companion, Laverne Smith in 2008. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Ronni DiGiovanni and Rev. Father Francis Mossholder officiating. Interment will be in Mulliken Cemetery, Mulliken, MI. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 23, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. just prior to the service. Online condolences may be made at www.prayfuneral.com.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Dec. 22, 2009.

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Dar Benjamin

December 22, 2009

Erma I am so glad I had a chance to talk with you a short time ago in Charlotte. I always enjoyed talking and working with you and your sister Pauline. You were quite a pair of sister's and I am glad that you were a part of my life.

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