Zena Mercedes Dullum

In loving memory of Zena Mercedes Dullum who passed peacefully on July 2, 2024, at her home in Merritt Island, Florida. She was 99 years old and is cherished by her three children David, Jim and Mercedes, their respective spouses Marcia, Valerie and Bob; her seven grandchildren Carina, Stacy, Mercedes, Stephanie, Brandan, Genevieve and Elizabeth, her 12 great-grandchildren; and her younger brother Arthur Lyons.
Mercedes, also known as Matto, was born in Kingston, Jamaica on April 19, 1925 to Alan and Carina Lyons. She was married to Murph Dullum of Silverton, Oregon of over 50 years. Matto was a successful business and community leader including President of the Montego Omnibus Co., President of the Montego Bay Inner Wheel and a Justice of the Peace presiding over family court. As the matriarch of the family, Matto will be missed deeply by her family and is remembered by everyone she touched for her grace, calm demeanor and welcoming personality. A memorial service will be announced at a later date and the family requests in lieu of sending flowers or gifts, please send donations in memory of Mercedes Dullum to: St. Francis Reflections Hospice through their website: reflectionslsc.org/donate/