Ida Mero Obituary

Ida D. Mero CHARLESTON - Ida D. Mero, 69, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on February 9, 2024, peacefully at her home. Born October 15, 1954, in Norfolk, Virginia, the eldest daughter of Sidney and Julia Terkeltoub (Feldman). Ida graduated from Granby High School in 1972. She worked as a legal secretary in Norfolk until she met her husband, Robert. They were married in December of 1979 and had two beautiful children before being stationed in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1989, where she would continue to raise her children, while also being a preschool and Sunday school teacher. She then went on to graduate from College of Charleston with honors in 2004, while fighting kidney cancer. During her 20-year fight with cancer she would go back to Trident Technical College graduating again with honors in 2017 with her paralegal certificate and continued to work as a paralegal until her retirement in 2020. After her retirement, she enjoyed her days quilting with her local quilting group, riding with her husband, Robert, on his Harley, and being an active member of the American Legion. Ida is survived by her husband, Robert Mero, 70; her daughter and grandchildren Madison, Makayla, and Gabriel; son, David Mero (Michelle) and granddaughter, Maddie; sister, Marcia Terkeltoub; brother, David Terkeltoub (Betsey) and their children, William Terkeltoub and Abigail Terkeltoub (Blake); and grandniece, Isabelle. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the American Cancer Society in her honor. Online condolences may be offered to the family at hdoliver.com. Ida D. Mero Charleston