Mary Aldreama Strader "Dreama" Merritt

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Dreama and I grew up together. She was my dearest loving, devoted and compassionate childhood friend. Dreama was very intelligent and she was the most courageous young lady that I have ever known. Dreama was the person that encouraged me to accept CHRIST as my personal Savior and join Greater Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Also, she was responsible for me joining the Junior Choir and singing beside her. She will always hold a special place in my heart. The family has my deepest condolences. You...

I remember our days at Greater Mt Pisgah Baptist Church. Mary was always a joy to be around. Although I haven't seen her in many years, she will always hold a special place in my heart.

I had the pleasure of aligning to one of Mary's teams while at the American Diabetes Association. She was very patient, friendly and positive. As Executive Director she sometimes had to jump into helping us execute large fundraising events. Each time she did an incredible job and her passion for ADA's mission shined through. Here's a picture of our team from ADA's National Capital Father of the Year event in 2010. My favorite memory of Mary was when we presented to a corporate sponsor in an...

I know her as Dreamma and she has always been a kind, sweet and lovable person. She lived the Lord and adored her family. She honored her parents and took great care of them and with them. I grew up with her and as a child she was always a role model of how to be a good person and she was Loved by all.

I met Mary when I joined American Heart Association. She was a wonderful person. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

To the Merritt Family, My condolences to the family of one of the nicest people I´ve had the pleasure of meeting. Our first encounter was as if we´d known each other for years. It felt good to be in her presence. Heaven has grown by one more angel:Mary Merritt. Hilda Cole

To Robert and Michael; I am heartbroken to lose such a sweet, loving and vibrant sister-in-law! She will always be in my heart! Love, Charles Amerson