Obituaries

Ann Merrell

Annie "Ann" Mae Merrell of Rogers, Ark., died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born Sept. 3, 1925, the daughter of Irene Bryant and Sam Harvey. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, fishing and she grew a beautiful flower garden. She was a banker for over 16 years in Forrest City, where she had lived until 2005 after she moved to Northwest Arkansas. Also while in East Arkansas, she was a cook for over 12 years on a tow boat on the Mississippi River. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sons, Steve Merrell and John Merrell. Ann is survived by one daughter, Sandra Danehower and her husband, Jerry, of Rogers; two grandchildren, Jennifer Danehower, Sam Danehower; and four great-grandchildren, Thalia Garcia, Tim Danehower, Susana Danehower and Laura Danehower. Memorial visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the community room at the Miller Place, 2012 South 13th in Rogers. Inurnment will be at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City, Ark., at a later date. Memorials to: The Adult Wellness Center of Rogers. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Bentonville. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

Published December 11, 2013

Upcoming Events