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Official Obituary of

Doris Ann Merritt

December 26, 1956 ~ October 27, 2023 (age 66) 66 Years Old

Doris Ann Merritt Obituary

Doris  Ann  Merritt,  age, 66, of Wildwood,  died Friday, October 27, 2023 at the family home. 

Ann was a go-getter, hard worker, and protective of her family. She was passionate about her hobbies:  her flowerbeds, Biltmore, and her grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Birdie Newcomb.

Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Timothy Merritt; sons, Wayne Merritt, Nathan Starrett; grandchildren, Taylor, Laekyn, &  Dylan Starrett; sisters, Gail (Gerald) Whitehead, Linda (Greg) McClain; nephew, Chris McClain; nieces, Valerie Jobe, April Whitehead; father-in-law, Claude (Judy) Merritt; beloved dog, Lacy.

There will be a private viewing and gathering for family & friends followed by cremation. Cremation Done ProperlyTM under the care of Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood. (865-984-5959) Online Book of Memories – www.dotsonfuneralhome.com

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Dotson Funeral Home & Cremation
4838 Wildwood Road
Maryville, TN 37804

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