Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameJessie Lea MORENE 20,3, Jessie Lea Morene Merritt
BirthFeb 15, 1925, Alamance County, North Carolina20,3, Jessie Lea Morene Merritt-
DeathMar 15, 2019, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Jessie Lea Morene Merritt-
FatherJoe MORENE (1889-1977)
MotherPearl Ola SAUNDERS (1897-1939)
Obituary Online notes for Jessie Lea MORENE
3/17/2019

Jessie Lea Morene Merritt


Jessie Lea Morene Merritt, of Burlington passed away at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Friday, March 15, 2019.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of James Livingston Merritt, who survives and the daughter of Joe and Pearl Saunders Morene, both deceased. She was a homemaker and wonderful grandmother who loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and great granddaughters. Mrs. Merritt was a member of Lakeview Community Church.

In addition to her husband of the home, survivors include one son, James Lee Merritt and wife Debra of Elon; two grandchildren; James Brandon Merritt and wife Michelle, of Elon and Gabrielle Patrice Merritt of Chapel Hill and fiance Brady Buchanan; two great-grandchildren,
Chandler Marie Merritt and Paisley Ann Merritt. She was preceded in death by a sister, Annie Morene and a brother, Banks Morene.
The funeral service will be conducted at Rich & Thompson Funeral Service in Burlington on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. Gerald Sanders.
Memorials may be made to Lakeview Community Church, 101 Boone Road, Burlington, NC 27217.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.
Condolences may be offered at 
www.richandthompson.com. 3, Jessie Lea Morene Merritt
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