Lois Esther Merritt

Lois Merritt Obituary

Lois Esther Merritt, 82, passed away in Virginia Beach on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Lois was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Howard and Mildred Adams. She is also predeceased by her husband, John H. Merritt as well as her son, Kim Merritt. Lois had a lucrative career as a school teacher. She actually met her husband, John while teaching English in Germany. She was adventurous and loved traveling. She loved seeing Europe and what the rest of the world had to offer. She enjoyed quilting in her spare time and most of all spending time with her family and friends. Lois was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be missed. Her survivors are her son, Kenneth Merritt (Tara), daughter-in-law, Donna Merritt, brother, Bill Adams and her three grandchildren, Kaylyn, Ryan and John. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. Please leave condolences to the family during this difficult time at www.mem.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 17, 2021.

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Kathryn Moore

November 11, 2022

I think of you often, my dear friend. I am reminded to "find my patience" every time I look at the picture you made for me, after finishing my packing for my move back to Jersey! I couldn´t have done it without you. I miss our adventures, our Admirals games - just sitting around watching TV! We speak of you often - love you! Kate

Beverly Collins

July 29, 2022

So sorry to read of Mrs. Merritt' s passing. I had been trying to reach her since I read a posting she put on Fold3 in regard to a neighbor she had as a girl in Philadelphia, Grace Barbiere. She even posted a picture Cousin Grace had painted and gifted her parents. Ms. Lois must have been a wonderful lady!

Joann and Howard Bowens

January 5, 2022

We have sweet memories of you. Rest In Peace my friend.

Joann

January 5, 2022

I´m so sorry. My husband and I met Lois and her friend Sally on our trip to Rome. She was a wonderful woman, smart, well traveled and feisty! We loved her and met up again in France in 2019. She asked us to go to Panama Canal in November 2022, but canceled after her diagnosis. I´m just so saddened by her passing. She was such a bright light. Sally, if you see this, please email us at [email protected]. We loved Lois. We miss her already.

Laura Buffett

November 21, 2021

Lois was a dear friend and so kind to us when we moved into the Academy Hills neighborhood in Albuquerque. We spent many Super Bowl games and baseball games enjoying her company. She will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Debbie Saunders

November 21, 2021

Oh Lois, I cherish our friendship so! I have looked forward - all through COVID - for my next visit to spend time with you at "the office" (the beach). But, I will instead reflect on many great memories of a late night glass of wine in our pajamas, scorpion games, skiing, concerts, neighborhood football night, and long evening conversations where I always fell asleep before you. And the Tacky Party!!
You were there for me at the most difficult time of my life. I count you among my oldest and truest of friends.
Rest in peace, Lois. Love you.

Sherry & Todd Cannon

November 17, 2021

Oh, how We will miss you dear friend & neighbor! For over 10 years you have brightened our lives with your humor, tacky Christmas parties! We will especially miss you sitting across the street with a glass of wine and joking us as we hung our lights on our house at Christmas! We were happy that we got to see you last week. You blessed our lives and we have been better because of you.Our hearts go out to your family but know that you will be missed!

Linda and Bernie Stark

November 16, 2021

Our hearts go out to the family at this difficult time. Although I only knew her these past seven years, she was a dear friend to us. She will be sadly missed.

Kate Moore

November 15, 2021

Rest easy my dear, dear friend. We shared many good times, and I can still hear you telling me to "find my patience "! I´ll miss you and am so happy that I saw you a few weeks ago and spoke to you a few days ago. Love you kiddo!

Kitty Moore

November 15, 2021

Oh Miss Lois you will be missed. I loved our lazy beach days together and going to Admirals Hockey games. God has gained a beautiful Angel. May your family find peace at this time.

Kate Moore

November 15, 2021

Rest easy my dear, dear friend. We enjoyed many good times and adventures over the past several years - trips, Admirals hockey, dinners, and just hanging out. I don´t know what I would have done without your help when I was packing up to go back to NJ! I will treasure the sign you made me - "Find Your Patience"! I´m so glad I got to visit a few weeks ago, and talk with you last week. My condolences to the family.

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