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Shirley Vinson MERRITT

1941 - 2019

Shirley Vinson MERRITT obituary, 1941-2019, Stone Mountain, GA

BORN

1941

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel

173 Allen Road NE

Atlanta, Georgia

Shirley MERRITT Obituary

MERRITT, Shirley Vinson Shirley Vinson Merritt, 77, of Stone Mountain, died February 2, 2019. Mrs. Merritt had a lengthy career in patient and family services at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kenneth Merritt and is survived by her son, Robert Kenneth Merritt, II (Rachel); former daughter-in-law, Jenine Minicozzi Merritt; grandchildren, William Patrick Merritt, Andrew Christopher Merritt, Molly Anne Merritt, Alexander Jackson Merritt, Mia Charlotte Merritt; and sisters, Donna Kay Vinson Smith (Kerry), Gail Vinson Stuck (Mike). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests tribute donations to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation(www.choa.org/ tributes), Attn: Cindy Wesley, 3395 NE Expressway, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30341. The family will receive friends at 10 o'clock and have a funeral service at 11 o'clock on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Rd., NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 with Dr. James King officiating. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 8, 2019.

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Forenz Bozzio

December 18, 2020

I miss you

Jennie Stuck

February 17, 2019

My Beautiful Sister Shirley Mae Vinson Merritt. I Love her with all of my heart. I will always Love her and miss her. I am the middle Sister Jennie Gail Vinson Stuck. She will live in my heart always.

Quatizes Stone

February 12, 2019

So saddened by the news of your lost , she had such a kind spirit that will be remembered amongst many. Remember though darkness may come in the night , their will be light in the morning. God bless the Merritt family during these trying times.

Cynthia Mitchell

February 12, 2019

Our hearts are saddened ,our memories are encouraged about a dear and loving soul.Rest in Peace.

Marlee Warner

February 11, 2019

I am so saddened by the loss of my friend Shirley. We worked together for a number of years and she was such a wonderful person who was always smiling and so proud of her family. I will miss her, and I send my prayers ascending for her repose and for comfort and peace to her lovely family.

Eric Howell

February 11, 2019

One of the best people in ever met, my condolences to all family members

Lola Blanks-Orr

February 11, 2019

Condolences to Shirley's family and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Shirley will definitely be missed. A very loving and caring person that I had the privilege of knowing.

Rhonda Smith

February 10, 2019

deepest sympathy for the family. so orly amnesty prayers

Teresa Williamson

February 10, 2019

Rob - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I wish you strength during this very difficult time. You and your extended family are in my prayers.

February 9, 2019

Rob - I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I wish you strength during this very difficult time. My prayers are with you and your extended family.
Teresa Williamson

Kennedy and Nikki Conners

February 9, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss

Susie Green

February 9, 2019

I am truly sorry for your loss. Ms. Shirley will be missed by all who knew her. She always had a smile on her face for everyone. Rest in pease Ms. Shirley.

Karen Robinson

February 7, 2019

My heart is heavy in hearing about Ms Shirley. I worked with her at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Shirley was a beautiful person who always had a smile on her face. I personally will miss her. My condolences to her family.
Shirley..... Rest In Peace.

ELIZABETH STARR

February 7, 2019

Sorry about your loss ,
Praying for the family during this difficult time
By Elizabth Starr

Judi Moser

February 7, 2019

I am so sorry for the loss of this woman who demonstrated the very definition "unconditional" love in her life. May she be at peace and resting well with her Heavenly Father, and I pray for
Shirley's family as each of you mourn and begin to find your own peace through this tragic loss.

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