Obituary of Joan Merriman
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Joan Merriman, age 90, of Birchwood, TN died Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in her journey to the Lord by her husband of 57 years, Deward H. Merriman.
She is survived by her children, Nellie Ann Powell, George J. Merriman and Ronald H. Merriman; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
A more precious gift God could not have bestowed upon us. She is loved and will be missed by us all and all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance through her journey to the Lord of 90 years. Go in peace, we love you.
There will be a funeral service Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Collier Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. The arrangements are by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Pikeville, TN. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CDT.
Pallbearers are John Vantiegham, II, Richard Vantiegham, Vincent Vantiegham, Ken Merriman, George Merriman, II, James Merriman and honorary pallbearers are Thomas Leach and Justin Leach.
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