Ona “Deen” Merritt, age 72, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Merritt was born on June 21, 1941, in Baxley, GA to the late Jeff Morris and Leona Kersey Morris.
Survivors include: her seven daughters, Crystal (Randy) Fussell of Snipesville, GA, Sheila (Gary) Lott of Broxton, GA, Rhonda McCall of Fernandina Beach, FL, Shirley Merritt, Denise Merritt, Debra (Mitchell) Jump, and Sandra O’Steen all of Douglas, GA, son, Joseph Merritt of Douglas, GA, two sisters, Catherine Pritchard of West Green, GA and Margaret Mimbs of Douglas, GA, two brothers, Carl Morris of Gainesville, GA and Troy Morris of Snipesville, GA, twenty-one grandchildren, thrity-three great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quincey Merritt, two stepchildren, Phillip Merritt and Carolyn Stanley and a brother, Bobby Morris.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 6-9 pm.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 4 :00 p.m. at the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home with Rev. Hubert Stanley and Sister Ruby Smith officiating. Interment followed at Hazlehurst City Cemetery.