Merritt, Wilma Jean (Mitchell), 71, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008.
She was a Homemaker and a Baptist by faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, William Charles Merritt; parents Loraine and William Mitchell; brother, James Mitchell.
She is survived by her children, Cinda Merritt-Brown (Dilworth), Penny Jarboe (Mark), Patty Lawson (Greg), and Bonita Nelson; two granddaughters, Brandi and Brooke and one great-granddaughter, Claire.
Her service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial in Bethany Cemetery.
Visitation will be 12-9 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home.
Expressions can be made to The American Cancer Society.