Lorena Mae Merrill

Lorena Mae Merrill, 82, of Glenville, W.Va., formerly of Friendly, W.Va. passed from this life early Friday, December 19, 2008 at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg, W.Va. Mrs. Merrill was born February 13, 1926 in Wetzel Co., W.Va., the only daughter of the late Charles L. and Mary Ann Smith. She graduated from Sistersville High School and was employed at Pittsburgh Plate Glass and American Viscose. In 1946 she married Rodney R. Merrill and they made their home for the next 46 years in Friendly. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She served her God, family, friends and her community in whatever manner she could. She was a member of the Friendly United Methodist Church and attended the First Baptist Church after moving to Glenville. Mrs. Merrill is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Dan Johnson, of Glenville, W.Va.; and two much loved grandchildren and their spouses, Jenny Wellings, and her husband, Tom, of Glenville, W.Va. and Mark Johnson and his wife, Cate, of Westover, W.Va. Also surviving are great-grandchildren Bayley and Ty Wellings of Glenville and Deta Johnson of Westover who were always first in her heart. Also surviving are six nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a brother, Charles L. Smith, of Dayton, Ohio. At her request there will be no visitation and burial will be at the family's convenience at the Friendly Cemetery. Remembrances can be made to the youth program at First Baptist Church of Glenville. Arrangements are entrusted to the Myers Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Sistersville, W.Va.