of North Little Rock, AR
August 21, 1935 - April 3, 2025
Rosemary Meritt, age 89, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025. She was born August 21, 1935, in North Little Rock, to Raymond Elmer and Clara Lee Meritt. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Elma Lee Beaty; and nephew, Raymond Beaty.
Rosemary worked at the VA Hospital for over 40 years with her last assignment as a pharmacy tech. She was a member of Levy Baptist Church and previously was a long-time member of Baring Cross Baptist Church. Rosemary was also an active member of the Arkansas Business Women's Association.
She is survived by her niece, Nancy Bryan and husband Don; nephews, Jacob Bryan and wife Jillian and Ian Bryan and wife Lauren; great-nephews, Bentley and Brody; as well as other nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Edgewood Memorial Park, Bro. Steven Tiner officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Levy Baptist Church or Baring Cross Baptist Church.
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5 Condolence(s)
linda l lee
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Rosemary was a client of ours for many years at Lees School of Cosmetology. She always had a story to share about her travels and her nephews whom she loved very much. It was always fun to have her and her sister, Ms. Beaty end of at the same time getting their hair done and they would talk to each other like teenagers. She would always ask if "sister" had been in this week to get her hair done if they didn't have an appointment at the same time. RIP Rosemary. Linda Lee
Paul W Lasseigne Jr
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Knew Rosemary as a fellow employee at VA Pharmacy and renewed acquaintance after retirement through attendance at NARFE meetings. I provided transportation to at least one meeting in LR after NLR chapter closed. Found her to be most pleasant.
Rebecca Ouellette
Monday, April 7, 2025
My mother, Florence Elder Smith, and Rosemary were friends for many years.
Mother spoke of her very often. I took mother to visit her once in NLR.
My mother died in November 2022 at the age of 97.
May Rosemary rest in peace and rise in glory.
Sincerely, Rebecca Ouellette
Joyce Ann Moore
Friday, April 4, 2025
Enjoyed knowing Rosemary for several years through many ABWA activities. Loved the little hats she would wear when we 'dressed up' for Woman of the Year luncheons!
Also got to play BINGO a few times when we were both in the Sherwood Nursing/Rehab facility a couple of years ago.
I quickly learned...'Don't interrupt Rosemary when it's time for BINGO'!
She was a'fisty' lady. Bet she was even more so in her 'younger' days
Gloria Burke Gough
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Have known Rosemary ever since we were little girls. My condolences to her family and friends!