Merriman Lynn Tolstick

Merriman Lynn Tolstick, age 62, passed away at Kitty Hawk, NC on September 22, 2025.

Lynn as she was best known, was born September 30, 1962, in Rapid City, SD, having lived in Indiana, Florida, and Virginia.

Lynn chose to make the Outer Banks her home in July of 1999. She was an employee of Home Depot and in the past, Duck Woods Country Club. Lynn also owned and operated a small but successful landscape business for over 13 years. In addition to her professional achievements, Lynn was extremely involved in local charitable activities- primarily through the Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO) where she was a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer for many years.

Lynn is survived by her brother Nick Tolstick (Judy) of Gordo Alabama; two sisters, Sara Crow (Donnie) of Otterbein, IN and Signe Hobaugh (Jeff) Lafayette, IN; her four nieces Jessica Shepherd (Jarrett), Rebecca Beard (Jonny), Nicole Farnsworth (Ronnie), and Courtney Jeffrey (Keana); four nephews, Nick Tolstick (Tracy), Luke Hobaugh, Trenton Crow, and Ethan Crow; as well as numerous other relatives, extended family members friends and coworkers.

Friends and family will be gathering to celebrate Lynn's life Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. Nags Head, NC Chapel from 12 pm to 2 pm. Please share a message of comfort at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc, was entrusted with arrangements.