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Merlene Loving, affectionately called "Mo" by many who were dear to her, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Born Aug 18, 1934, in Flomot, Texas, to William Armstrong and Merle (Pyron) Riddle, Mo spent the vast majority of her lifetime in Lindale. A dedicated member of the South Main Church of Christ, Mo also contributed to her community through the Lindale Garden Club and the Red Hat Society. After an impressive 50-year career as the Office Manager at Tyler Packing Company, Merlene retired. Following this, Mo became an elite level garage-sale shopper, often accompanied by her cherished sister.
Merlene's predeceased family members include her son, Gregory Hugh Loving; daughter, Lori Kay Loving; brothers, Kenneth Riddle and Johnny Austin; and sister, Jimmie Neely. Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Edsel M. Loving; sisters Willene Bartley of Lindale, Carole Patman and her husband Donald of Waxahachie, Linda Austin Sanders and her husband Roger of Idabel, Oklahoma; grandchildren Michael Loving, Matthew G. Loving and his wife Maren, Brooksie and her husband Dalton Giglio, and Marshall Purvis; great-grandchildren Skye, Finn, and Maisy Pearl; along with numerous other beloved family members and friends.
The family will welcome visitors from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home in Lindale.
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