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Barbara Elaine Davis Merrill

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Barbara Merrill Obituary

Barbara Elaine Davis Merrill Summerville - Barbara Elaine Davis Merrill, 80, of Summerville, SC, daughter of the late Harry Wagner David and Ella Jo Hughes Davis, went home on the morning of January 5, 2020. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel. Barbara was a wife and mother, homemaker, and longtime vendor at the flea market. Barbara enjoyed bird watching, crafting, crocheting, feeding the squirrels, and riding around looking at the Christmas lights. She was an animal lover, and never turned away a cat in need. She is survived by her three sons, Glenn (Margaret), Steve (Anstasia) and Brian (Ellen) and a daughter Ginny (John). She also leaves behind three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Deloris and Phyllis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lee D. Merrill and her older sister, Joyce. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2020.

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Ginny Sprague

January 12, 2020

We didn't spend as much time together as we could have, but the time we did spend together I will always treasure. Love you always,

Ginny Sprague

Brian Merrill

January 9, 2020

Although Mom leaves behind people who love and will miss her dearly, she goes Home to be with others who love her dearly, and she waits for us there.

Glenn Merrill

January 8, 2020

Rest In Peace Mom... I know that last few years have been difficult, while I love you and will miss you I am glad you are no longer in pain and discomfort!
Love forever!
Your son, Glenn

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