Doris S.

Merrick

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Doris S. Merrick

Jul 28 1928 - Dec 24 2020

Doris S. Merrick died peacefully on December 24, 2020 at the age of 92. Born in Amarillo, Texas, child of the late Dothan and Ava Shelton and sister to Geneva Nicholson and Jeanetta Cooley, Doris attended Amarillo College before marrying Rex S. Merrick. Separating in 1955, she moved to Dallas where she worked as an executive assistant for energy consultancy Purvin & Gertz and raised her son Richard Merrick. Doris remarried in 1963 to William (Bill) E. Stephens, later separating and residing in Dallas until retiring in 2013 to The Ivy of McKinney.

It was always the simple pleasures in life that brought Doris the greatest joy. She loved to be needed and was always there for family and friends, listening for hours and offering sage advice. She loved caring for her grandchildren; attending family gatherings; and volunteering for community organizations. Doris is survived by her son, Richard Merrick and wife Sherolyn; granddaughter Adrienne Aaron, husband Russell, and son Rowan; and grandson-in-law Matt Riddle, wife Carol, and son Rhys. The family will arrange a memorial service at an appropriate time. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or North Texas Food Bank (ntfb.org).

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