March 3, 1935 – July 16, 2023
Dorothy Marie Merrill, 88, Warsaw, Mo., and formally of Sheridan, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 3, 1935, in Sheridan to Roy and Julia (Walls) Wiles. She graduated from Sheridan High School in 1953.
Dorothy married Montie H. Merrill in December 1954.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed church activities and crocheting. Dorothy was a member of the Warsaw Christian Church, where she was the organist for many years, and formally a member of the First Christian Church in Sheridan.
Dorothy is survived by her four sons, Michael Eugene Merrill and wife Mary of Cole Camp, Mo., David Warren Merrill of Warsaw, Mo., Gary Joe Merrill and wife Cheryl of Sheridan, and Scott Douglas Merrill and wife Teresa of Westfield; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Col. Marjorie Charlene Merrill of San Bernardino, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Julia (Walls) Wiles and her husband, Montie H. Merrill, on August 23, 2022.
The family would like to thank Karen Wallace for taking care of Dorothy in her final days.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Crown View Cemetery, Sheridan. Reverend Mike Srbljan will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the Warsaw Christian Church, 320 State St., Warsaw MO 65355; or to the Sheridan First Christian Church, P.O. Box 111, Sheridan, IN 46069.
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