Birmingham, Alabama
03/14/1950 - 02/17/2026
Mrs. Lois Watts Merriweather was born in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Andrew and Matilda Early Watts on March 14, 1950. She was loved and reared by the late Everlean Washington. Confessing hope at an early age, Lois grew up in the Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church in Bessemer, Alabama. Having received...
Read MoreMrs. Merriweather made me feel like part of the family. With love and respect, I honor her memory and that beautiful smile.
Jessetta Cargus, Optometrist
March 17, 2026
R.I.H U will b greatly missed
Adrienne Rogers
March 02, 2026 | Friend
I met Mrs. Merriweather during BCS Parent Engagement Program. She always greeted us with a smile and used her hand clappers during the program. She made all of the parents feel loved and appreciated. I am grateful to have met such a wonderful person.
Remeka Thompson
March 01, 2026 | School
I am soooo sorry to hear of such a loving , kind "Beautiful " soul passing on. The world was a better place while she lived.
Glorice Franklin Knight
March 01, 2026 | School
As a parent of one of Mrs. Merriweather’s former students I am so grateful that she was my daughter’s teacher. She always kept me informed and involved. She taught as if it was her mission and not her job ( Colossians 3:23-24). She taught with care, compassion and love. Her character was an example of dignity, integrity and virtue, she was a role model for all who had the privilege to meet her.
Long after my daughter graduated from college, whenever I would see Mrs.Merriweather she would...
Etta Hearns
February 28, 2026 | Bessemer, AL
Lois was my friend from 1st grade through about 10th grade until I changed schools. I saw her a few years ago and she was sweet person from elementary and high school.Am sure she will be really missed by friends and family.To the family she was a very very good person and friend.May God bless you all.
Linda Moultrie
February 27, 2026 | Friend
Sincere sympathy to Coleecia and family. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days to come.
Connie Grant
February 27, 2026 | Other
Lois was a very positive and kind person. She had a beautiful smile. She helped me with the Birthday club for Chapter 5418 Chapter of AARP. May her light forever shine in you. Pat Vance
Pat Vance
February 27, 2026 | Friend
I would like to extend my condolences and prayers to the Merriweather family. Mrs. Merriweather was my second-grade teacher at Jonesboro Elementary (1990-1991), and she was the true epitome of an exceptional educator. She made my transition from private school to public school seamless and left a lasting impact on my life—one that I will never forget. Mrs. Merriweather went above and beyond to teach her students not only academics but also the importance of character, discipline, and...
Tiffany Hearns
February 27, 2026 | Bessemer, AL | Student