Merinda K. Muller, 66, of Zanesville peacefully passed away on November 17, while in the care of Genesis Hospital while in the loving presence of her family. She was born on February 13, 1959 in Chula Vista, California to Richard &Gladys (Grantham) Bauer. She enjoyed crocheting and macramé, loved listening to classic country music, reading Patricia Cornwell novels (she read every single one she’d written). She also loved to go walking and cooking for her family and friends; she also took great pleasure in watching cooking shows like The Great Bake off. Merinda was deeply spiritual and a believer in the Lord.
She leaves behind her parents, her children, Jason (Amy) Draffan, Monique (Huyen) Pham, and John (Lorraine)Draffan, her grandchildren Kira, Kaylie, Ronin, Elise, Vivian, Mila, and Maya. She will be deeply missed by her siblings, Duane, Daryl, Diana, Doug, and David, as well as her loving companion, Willard "Bud" Tweet, her lifelong friend, Christine Barlowe, and a host of nieces and nephews.
A cremation will take place under the direction of the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE. To send a note of condolence: visit www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com, follow us on Facebook, or call our professional staff at (740)452-4551.
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