Merrilee Autry Coody

Merrilee Autry Coody of Springdale, Ark., passed away July 9, 2014, with her husband and daughter at her side. She was a Christian and a very devoted one; God has taken back the Angel that he had loaned us. Merrilee loved family, gardening, painting and crafting at many different levels. She had a keen sense of humor, a loving heart and a passion for all animals. She devoted many years and much energy as a caregiver to her mother and father until their passing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Sr. and Mary Autry. Merrilee is survived by her husband, Jack Coody of Springdale; one daughter, Leesa Ramming of Fayetteville; two sons, Ted Coody of Mountainburg, Ark., and Steve Coody of Alma, Ark.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters. A memorial service will be scheduled and announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society 800-227-2325 or to ASPCA 800-628-0028. Nelson-Berna Funeral Home handled the cremation arrangements. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.