of Greenbrier, AR
February 3, 1927 - April 2, 2020
Hermie "Avanelle" Merritt, 93, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, passed from this life on April 2, 2020. Avanelle was born February 3, 1927 to the late H. A. "Snooks" Morgan and Ruby Della Morgan of Guy, Arkansas.
Avanelle attended school at Guy Perkins only to meet her future husband, J.C. Merritt. They were married July 6, 1942 and spend almost 8 decades together in love and peace. They idolized each other until the day of her passing. Avanelle was a homemaker and she recognized God, J.C., her children and family as the most important things in life. Avanelle was a precious wife, mother, grandmother and Christian who will be missed by so many and was a member of Springhill Missionary Baptist Church.
Avanelle is survived by her loving husband of 77 wonderful years, J. C. Merritt. Also surviving are her three children; daughter, Janelle Carolyn Merritt of Greenbrier, AR., son, Rodney Melton Merritt and wife, Susan, of Bradenton, FL. and son, A. Keith Merritt and his wife, Sherry of Little Rock, AR., one brother, Bobby S. Morgan and his wife, Karen, one sister, Joyce Jones and her husband, Roy, all of Guy, AR. Avanelle is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Special love and thanks to the family care givers, Barbara Jean Albright and Marie Battles, both of Guy, AR.
Due to the Coronavirus 19 pandemic, there will be no visitation or public service and the family will plan a Celebration of Life gathering to be held at a later date. Also due to the Coronavirus 19 pandemic, a private, immediate family only graveside service will be held. The family will be gathered at the Merritt home, #4 Merritt Drive, Greenbrier, AR.
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9 Condolence(s)
Stephen and Sheila Morgan
Sunday, April 5, 2020
My dear Aunt Avanelle, I have so many wonderful memories growing up. I remember when Dad moved to Italy and I stayed in North Little Rock and got my first apartment. You was my closest relative to my new apartment and you would regularly have me over for dinner. I was barely 18. You would always check on me and make sure I was okay. It was the first time in my young adult life I learned to really appreciate family outside of my own home. You truly loved me. I pray the heavenly Father finds me worthy to see you again. I would imagine you'll be there at the gates making sure I got in okay.:-)
Leroy and Joyce Harrington
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Our love, thoughts and prayers for all.
Roland Adams
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Bro. JC and family. So sorry for your loss. We dearly loved Sis. Avanelle and have missed them at church. Our prayers are with all of the family.
Patsy Rorie
Saturday, April 4, 2020
She was a fantastic lady, and will be missed. Prayers for GODS Blessings and strength.
Sam and Gayla Tarkington
Friday, April 3, 2020
Our love and prayers in these hard times
Larry Lyons
Friday, April 3, 2020
God bless
Larry Lyons
Friday, April 3, 2020
God bless
Suzan Merritt
Friday, April 3, 2020
Our sympathies to all our family far and wide that have known Meme’s love. May she Rest In Peace.
Tommy Clemens
Friday, April 3, 2020
My heart and prayers go out to the Merritt family. God gained a new angel when Mrs. Merritt went to Heavenly home. The family will be in my prayers.