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Ann Leone Lonsway Merson - SAVANNAH - Ann Leone Lonsway Merson, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at her residence in Savannah, GA. She was born August 6, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio to the late William and Verna Mae Lonsway. She was an alumni of the University of Maryland and a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She was a charter member the Williamsburg Heritage Society, the World Wildlife Federation, the American Heart Association, and the United Methodist Church of Alexandria. VA. She was an avid outdoorswoman, played golf, and enjoyed square dancing. Her favorite things included English comedy, science fiction, chocolate, and cats. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Henry Merson Jr., and her sister, Louise Elaine Lonsway Wilson. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Fred Wilson, of Savannah, four sons, Vernon Henry Merson, III, Jeffrey Lawrance Merson, Mitchell Alan Merson, and Clayton Darryl Merson. Ann is also survived by four grandchildren, Phillip, Kevin, Alexandra, Heather, one niece, and one nephew. A Memorial Service and burial will be at the Culpepper National Cemetery, in Culpepper, Virginia, at a later date. Please sign our guest book on line at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News April 22, 2012 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Apr. 22, 2012.

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David Stilwell

April 16, 2021

My sincere condolences.

Wendy Elwell

May 12, 2012

Clayton,
I was saddened to learn of your mother's passing. I feel for you and your family - I've been there... Would love to be in touch. Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]

Dave Stilwell

April 24, 2012

Jeff -- Sorry to hear about your Mom. Our's passed away about 2 years ago, also -- it's hard, for sure.

Vicki Warren

April 22, 2012

Jeff,
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Would love to be back in touch with you. Please email me at [email protected]. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

The T,C, Williams Class of 1973

April 22, 2012

Jeff, Vernon, and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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