Teresa B. Merritt

Teresa Jane Blevins Merritt passed away unexpectedly at her home in Manteo Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Born in Jenkins, Ky., on November 22, 1956, Teresa lived almost all of her adult life on her beloved Outer Banks. Teresa was co-owner of Sam & OmieÕs Restaurant in Nags Head. Her accomplishments and memberships are too numerous to list. She lived her life to the fullest - an avid sports fisherman, a dancing fool, and she loved to laugh-but more than anything, she loved her daughter, Emma. Teresa leaves behind a grieving and heart-broken family: her husband, Michael A. Merritt, and daughter, Emma Kathryn Merritt of Manteo; stepsons, Chris Merritt of Colington and Ryan Merritt and wife, Doreen, of Manasquan, N.J.; her mother, Margaret Blevins of Pittsburgh, Pa.; her mother-in-law, Mary Kathryn Merritt of Elizabeth City; her sister, Durinda Blevins of Manteo; brother, Steven Blevins and wife, Jodye; and sister, Nancy Blevins of Pittsburgh, Pa.; sister-in-law, Pam Merritt Nance and husband, Bill, of Nags Head; and brotherÐin-law, Jon Merritt and wife, Amy, of Camden, N.C.; her uncles, Richard Blizzard and wife, JoAnn, and David Blizzard and wife, Monnie, of Tennessee; nephews, Daniel Blevins and Matthew Blevins; and niece, Amy Blevins. Teresa also leaves behind so many dear and wonderful friends, all of whom loved her so much and have rallied behind the family. She was a kind, generous and caring person who took care of those around her, gave whatever was necessary to whomever was in need, and donated money and time to anyone that asked. In that spirit, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group, c/o Lisa Penosky P.O. Box 3384, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 or blood donations be made in her honor. A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. at St. Andrews By-The-Sea Episcopal Church in Nags Head by the Rev. Charles E.B. Gill. A celebration of TeresaÕs life, in the manner she would have wanted, will follow the memorial service at OwenÕs Restaurant. TwifordÕs Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family. Visit twifordfh.com to sign the online register.