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Bennie Renee Merrill
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Bennie Merrill Obituary
Mrs. Merrill was born in Houston, TX and was a resident of Moss Bluff for most of her life. She had a passion for cooking and feeding her loved ones.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 32 years, Henry A. Merrill of Moss Bluff; children, Dusty Ketchum of McComb, MI, Kathy Hensley of Moss Bluff, Inez Dowd of Moss Bluff, and Henry Lee Merrill of Idaho; sisters, Bonnie McManus (Barry) of Topsy and Robin Sales of Lake Charles; and nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Ann Merrill; her mother, Inez Barnes; father, Bennie Allison; sisters, Patty Skarpa and Debbie Sherrill; and grandchildren, Mason and Aubrey Dowd.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 13, 2024 in the Johnson Funeral Home in Moss Bluff. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 9:00 AM until the start of the service.
Visitation:
Monday, May 13, 2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff
2171 North Hwy 171
Lake Charles, LA 70611
Funeral Service:
Monday, May 13, 2024
10:00 am
Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff
2171 North Hwy 171
Lake Charles, LA 70611
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2171 North Hwy 171, Lake Charles, LA 70611
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