Freddy Lee Merritt
Freddy Lee Merritt, 83, of Vidor, passed away on January 18, 2017.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2017, at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres. There will not be a visitation held prior to services.
Born in Orange, Texas, on January 22, 1933, she was the daughter of James Fred Wilson and Leona Belle (Michael) Wilson. Freddy worked for Franklin Sporting Goods for many years and was a member of the Cove Baptist Church in Orange. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack Merritt; her sons, Kelly Merritt and Chad Merritt; her sisters, Sharon Hayes, Betty Ahearn; and her grandson, Ty Bartee.
She is survived by her daughters, Jackie Hutchison and her husband, Bobby of Bridge City, Texas, and Brandy Shivers and her husband, Kevin of Vidor, Texas; her grandchildren, Natalie Dishon and her husband, John, Trey Hutchison and his girlfriend, Phyliss, and Laney Shivers; her great-grandchildren, Bryce Rogers, Koby Rogers, and Makenzie Bartee; and her long-time friend and caregiver, Jackie Freeland Cross.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Shivers, Trey Hutchison, Bryce Rogers, Koby Rogers, and John Dishon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Cindy Derouen
April 25, 2017
RIP Freddy,to you from my mom, Judy Crandall,may she also RIP, Cindy!
Betty Vail
January 23, 2017
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Anna Munoz
January 22, 2017
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January 22, 2017
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Cecil Stanley
January 22, 2017
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Bobby Hutchison
January 22, 2017
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January 21, 2017
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January 21, 2017
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Jane Carter
January 21, 2017
Dear Brandy, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Sweet Moma. I know of this kind of pain. Please know that you will see her again and there will be no more pain, heartache or sadness. "For whosoever believith in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16. You were a Great daughter to your Mom and she knew that. My family will be praying for you. Should you need anything at all. Please let me know. Jane Carter and family.
Chrissie Bean Hargraves
January 20, 2017
Brandy and Jackie so sorry to hear about Freddy. She was like my mom growing up. All the times her and momma spent together with all of us. I will keep yall in my prayers. Love yall!!
Louann Roper
January 20, 2017
Freddie was sweet compassionate lady, that was also a strong willed, strong minded lady. Freddie was unique I've never met anyone like her. If she liked you ,you had a friend for life, but if she didn't like you, she wasn't shy she'd let you know. Freddie was a free spirited person love to do all kinds of things and don't stand in her way she was a fast as lightning. She loved her baby grand daughter so much I can't express the glow in her face when she talked about Laney, but she loved all her babies they each had a special place in her heart. I met Freddie about 15 yrs ago threw a mutual friend and we clicked right off. It was crazy cause I was in my 30 and I loved hanging with her. Freddie and I spent many many hours playing those dang machines, there was days that we'd start with the sun up and play till the sun came back the next day. But I want tell a lie I'd go home and take a nap but she would keep on. I'd tell her all the time your a pistol you always out last me. We both missed those days. I missed Freddie, we both knew she needed to be closer to Brandy but we knew it would change things for us. We stayed close but mainly with phone calls. I loved Freddie more then words my heart got hurt about 7 months ago and I made a decision that today I have to live with, and trust me I live with alot of regrets and know I made the wrong decision. I love you Freddie you fly high and do what you havnt been able to do, till we meet again then we can do it together. Love with all my heart and soul. Bye. I want to thank Brandy, Laney Jackie Jackie Freeland for standing up and doing a great job. RIP
Paula Ousley
January 20, 2017
Brandy I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family ! Paula Ousley