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Teresa Merritt Obituary
Born in Jenkins, KY November 22, 1956, Teresa lived almost all of her adult life on her beloved Outer Banks. Teresa was co-owner of Sam & Omie's Restaurant in Nags Head. Her accomplishments and memberships are too numerous to list. She lived her life to the fullest, an avid sports fisherman, a dancing fool, and she loved to laugh, but more than anything, she loved her daughter, Emma.
Teresa leaves behind a grieving and heart broken family: her husband, Michael A. Merritt, and daughter, Emma Kathryn Merritt of Manteo; stepsons, Chris Merritt of Colington and Ryan Merritt, and wife, Doreen of Manasquan, NJ; her mother, Margaret Blevins of Pittsburgh, PA; her mother-in-law, Mary Kathryn Merritt of Elizabeth City; her sister, Durinda Blevins of Manteo; brother, Steven Blevins and wife, Jodye, and sister, Nancy Blevins of Pittsburgh; sister-in-law, Pam Merritt Nance and husband, Bill of Nags Head; and brother-in-law, John Merritt and wife, Amy of Camden, NC; uncles, Richard Blizzard and wife, JoAnn, and David Blizzard and wife, Monnie of Tennessee; nephews, Daniel Blevins and Matthew Blevins; and niece, Amy Blevins.
Teresa also leaves behind so many dear and wonderful friends, all of whom loved her so much and have rallied behind the family. She was a kind, generous and caring person who took care of those around her, gave whatever was necessary to whomever was in need, and donated money and time to anyone that asked. In that spirit, the family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group, c/o Lisa Penosky, P.O. Box 3384, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948; or blood donations be made in her honor.
A memorial service will be held Friday, February 23, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrews By-The-Sea Episcopal Church in Nags Head by The Rev. Charles E.B. Gill. A celebration of Teresa's life, in the manner she would have wanted, will follow the memorial service at Owen's Restaurant. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family.
Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
JIM FOUNTAIN
February 26, 2007
TRANSITION WE IN MODEST SHROUD.
BOURNE AGAIN BY TIMELESS CLOUD.
TERESA.
TERESA.
JIM FOUNTAIN
February 26, 2007
TRANSISTION WE IN MODEST SHROUD.
BOURNE AGAIN BY TIMELESS CLOUD.
TERESA.
TERESA.
Carl & Diane Overman
February 21, 2007
Our sympathies for the Merritt Family and Friends-you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara & Bill Blount
February 20, 2007
May the circle of God's love that surrounds your family bring you strength & comfort in the days ahead.
Our love,
Barbara and Bill
Kara and Hunter
Nikki and Gray
Don and Judy Reibel
February 20, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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