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Barbara Merida Obituary
Evansville, IN
Barbara Gale Chaney Merida, 71, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Charlier VNA Hospice Center in Evansville.
Barbara was a member of North Woods Church and sang in her church choir until her health no longer allowed her to. She retired from Prescotec with more than 40 years of service. She was funny and known for her great sense of humor. She and her husband enjoyed many trips to St. Petersburg and Clearwater Beach Florida. She looked forward to walks on the beach and a favorite tradition of theirs was to visit their favorite ice cream parlor. Afterwards they would walk onto the pier and sit and enjoy the evening talking and enjoying their chocolate cones. See enjoyed nature and listening to the birds sing. She loved her family most of all. Barbara was a very giving person also. She wanted to help anyone in need and did so on many occasions. She had a loving heart and gave out of love for others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Chaney and Josie Chaney Tackett and her stepfather, Eslie Tackett, 3 brothers, Donald Chaney, Dale Chaney and Jackie Chaney.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Shelby Merida, Evansville, IN; sisters, Polly Cobb, Corydon, KY, Sue Bush, Spottsville, KY, Judi Durham, Crestwood, KY; brothers, Ralph Chaney, Henderson, KY, Audie Chaney, Owensboro, KY and Richard Chaney, Baskett, KY; several Nieces and Nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to Barbara's Life Celebration from 4:00- 8:00 PM on Tuesday and 9:00 AM until service time on Wednesday. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, Henderson, Kentucky with Reverend Art Christmas officiating. Burial will follow at Baskett Cemetery, Baskett, Kentucky.
Memorial contributions may be made to: NorthWoods Baptist Church, 9920 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 47725.
Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com
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May 8, 2015
My Friend
A lady named Barbara
A sweet lady was she
A very hard worker
A true friend to me
She could make me laugh
Whenever I was down
When you talked with Barbara
It was impossible to frown
We both loved the animals
And could talk about them all day
Business came first for both of us
So on task we'd have to stay
Now you're up in heaven
Where you will laugh and play
I know we'll see and talk
Again on Judgment Day!
May 8, 2015
My condolences are offered to Mrs. Merida's family and friends, as you reflect on her endearing ways, friendships, and joys of life. May God's guidance and "friendship come to comfort you, in accordance with His promise."
Ps. 119:76
Suzie Sperzel
May 5, 2015
Miss you my friend until we meet again on that great and glorius day!!
May 5, 2015
Shelby and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thought's and prayer's during this difficult time.
Dr. Roger Haywood and the staff at Evansville Eyecare Associates
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Michelle Taylor
May 4, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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