Jennifer Elizabeth (Scully) Merkley, 33
Jennifer Elizabeth (Scully) Merkley, 33, of Lafayette, passed away at 8:47 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at the Indiana Veterans Home. Born in Princeton, New Jersey on August 14, 1979, she was the daughter of Douglas Scully of Groton, Connecticut and Patricia (Filippi) Scully of Belle Mead, New Jersey. Jennifer graduated from Montgomery Township High School in 1997 in New Jersey. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Recreation Therapy at Indiana State University in 2002, where she was a member of the Mortar Board Honor Society, and her Masters Degree in Social Work from IUPUI in 2010. She was a social worker.
On October 26, 2002, Jennifer married Thomas "Tom" Merkley in St. Anthony, and he survives. She was a member of St. Mary Cathedral and American Legion Post 492 Auxiliary. She loved playing scrabble and she was an avid flute, piccolo, and piano player.
Surviving with her parents and husband is a son, Anthony James Merkley, at home.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Frederick "Fred" Scully.
Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Funeral service at St. Anthony Parish in St. Anthony on Saturday; Father Tim Tenbarge officiating. Burial to follow at St. Anthony Parish Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Epilepsy Foundation of America.
Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care.
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Merkley family, I was sorry to hear about your lose. when i worked with Darlene she loved talking about Jennifer and her sons. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Always Anne
Anne jacoby
December 24, 2012
Tom..Were sending our prayers to you and your family..
Judy & Larry Cornell
December 20, 2012
Pat,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Cindy Aichele
December 19, 2012
Tom,
Our deepest prayers are extended to you.
Jim Knogge
December 18, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jennifer was a great friend and I have many happy memories with her. I will cherish them forever.
Kellie Huddleston
December 18, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Heather Prentice
December 18, 2012
God bless you, Jen, special childhood friend, and the precious family you leave behind. I can't imagine the party you and Fred are having, but it is so hard to be happy and ready for that down here. Merkley's and Scully's, we lift you up in prayer and are so sorry for this untimely good-bye. WIshing you peace and strength.
Kristine Burt
December 18, 2012
Tom, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Tonya Shoemaker (Snoeberger)
December 18, 2012
Our prayers are with the Scully and Merkley families. Jenn you will be missed.
Bennett
December 18, 2012
I am so sorry for your lost. Praying for your family.
Jayne Flynn
December 18, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to Tom and the family. I pray that God wraps his arms around all of you in this time of loss.
Maria (Feltner) Sellers
December 17, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Hippensteel Funeral Home, Inc.
December 17, 2012
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