Bernice Merry

Bernice Anderson "Andi" Merry, 91 of Kirkersville formerly of Zanesville, died 10:05 PM Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Autumn At The Lake Thornville following a lengthy illness. She was born Wednesday, April 27, 1921 in New Concord, the daughter of John T. Anderson and Elspie (Mathews) Anderson. She married Edward L. Merry on Saturday, July 24, 1943 Andi graduated from New Concord High School in 1939. She was a member of the Girls Glee Club and was a soprano soloist for three years at the State Music Contest. She attended nurses training at the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Zanesville for three years, graduating as the valedictorian in 1942. Andi was a private duty nurse retiring following many years of service. She was a 58 year member of Zanesville Chapter No. 52 Order of the Eastern Star, 50 year member of The Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, Columbus. She served as President of Thais Chapter from 1960 - 1961. Andi was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church and a former member of Brighton Presbyterian Church where she served two terms on the Board of Deacons and served as President of the Board in 1960 - 1961. Her hobbies included knitting, counted cross stitch, butterflies, flower gardening and reading. She made the Baptismal cushions for Trinity United Presbyterian Church for many years and was a volunteer at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Room for over 12 years. Andi is survived by her twin sons: Ronald & Mary Merry of Pickerington and Robert & Rita Merry of Kirkersville; grandchildren: Jon Merry of Hilliard, Suzanne & Stan Lones of Pickerington, Rebekah & Dusty Young of Baltimore and Trisha & Paul Perger of Lewis Center, Troy Merry and Todd & Christina Merry of Hebron; eight great grandchildren; her niece: Sandy & Robert Sammons of Dayton and a nephew: John Charles & Sherrie Anderson of New Concord. In addition to her parents, Andi was preceded in death by her husband: Ed who died October 12, 2002; an infant son: Jon Charles Merry and several sisters and brothers. Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at The Hillis & Hardwick Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue here Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday with Rev. Tom England officiating. Andi will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband in Zanesville Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made to The Edward L. & Bernice Anderson Merry Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund, c/o Genesis Healthcare Foundation, 1135 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 in Andi's memory. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit the link at the top of this page.

Bernice Merry

April 27, 1921 - November 8, 2012