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1931
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2017
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Merle Dowding Obituary
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Debora Spence
October 21, 2021
Ann and Pete, I can´t believe it´s been a year. You are an Angel know Merle, watching over all of us. You are so missed. Give my Mom a hug for me. Love you Merle
November 5, 2017
Ann and Pete, we are so sad to here about your Mom. Merle was a good friend to all that she meet. She will be missed deeply. Prayers going to you and family.
Debora Carter Spence
Audrey Carter
Janice Powell
November 5, 2017
Your smile, wit and style will be missed by all Merle. Give my Mom a hug for me.
Lee & Tom Padgett & Robinsky
November 5, 2017
We love you and miss you Merle!!! We pray that God and Heaven bestows love and peace upon you. You are an Angel now and you are always with us!!!
November 1, 2017
Family, we adored your highly spirited Merle! She was always so kind and fun loving when we were at the WRCC where they held court . We are thinking of you . Paige & John Lawson and kiddos ( as she called them ) .
Susan Wolf
November 1, 2017
Meryl was a breath of fresh air anytime you saw her. We would love seeing her at the WYCC and also in later years visiting with her as she talked about good times she had and love for her family. She was always entertaining and will be missed by many.
Joann Wallace George
October 30, 2017
Rest In Peace, Merle.
Deborah Ellis
October 29, 2017
To the families and friends of Merle Padgett Dowding. I do not know the families personally but we all lose love ones in death. I just want to send my deepest condolences to the families. May God give all of you comfort and peace at this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss. Please allow God to strengthen you in your grief.
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