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Dollie Merida
Date Of Birth:August 19, 1934
Date Of Death:January 17, 2011
Service Date:Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday at Allen Funeral Home.

Dollie Merida 76, of Bloomington, went to be with the Lord on Monday surrounded by her family. Born on August 19, 1934 in Monroe County she was the daughter of William and Ethel (Neal) Stancombe.  Dollie worked at Sarkes Tarzian and at Indiana University where she retired. She was a member of the Dolan Ridge Community Church. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandma. She was an inspiration in all of our lives and will be sadly missed.  Dollie is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Melville Merida; four children Marcheta Davis and husband Terry, Bruce Merida and wife Becky, Joann Zurbuch and  husband Johnny and Joyce Gilliland; three sisters Mary Shipley, Wanda McCormick and Marsha Avers; five grandchildren Michael, Chris, April, Megan and Mecayla who all gave her comfort and love; and six great grandchildren.  Dollie was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Elmira Crouch and Thelma Bezak, one brother Billy Stancombe and one grandson Bryan Lee Davis.  Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Allen Funeral Home with Kenny Taylor officiating. Family will receive friends from 3-8 PM Friday at the funeral home.

 


  • From: Mary & Sharon Masters
    Location:Bloomington, IN

    Bruce & Becky & Family, So sorry to hear about you mother. You may not recognize our names but you will my son & brother Rick Masters and Maryanne Smith. Mary & Sharon Masters


  • From: Jim Ray
    Location:Bedford, Indiana

    Mary & Family, so sorry to hear about Dollie, I wish I could be there, but I can't, I did not know about Thelma until it was to late, I would have loved to have told her goodbye, she was very special to me, you all were a big part of my life, I miss you all but I never forgot you. again so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts are with you. Jim Ray


  • From: mike & janet  oakley
    Location:Bloomington

    To the Merida family, our hearts go out to you, Dollie was wonderful person and touched so many lives, she will be sadly missed.


  • From: Tonya Arthur
    Location:Austin, Texas

    Aunt Dollie was a one of a kind. She was a beautiful person inside and out. You could always count on a little sarcasm and snickers out of her. She was a wonderful caregiver to many people, including her Mom and sisters. Dollie was a caring person and always let you know what she was thinking (even if it was under her breath). I have very fond memories of her Mom, my Mamaw, Dollie, her other sisters and brother. She touched so many lives and is now watching over all of us from heaven, without pains, without sickness, without worries with her family that has gone before her. I bet they are eating Grandma's noodle, pecan pie and peach cobbler & singing so loudly that their neighbors can hear them. I miss you all - stay strong and try to fill the void that Aunt Dollie leaves you with each other and the wonderful memories you all share. Hugs and kisses from Texas, Tonya, Kenny & Alan Arthur


  • From: Danny Wiliam Piersall
    Location:Fort Wayne, IN

    Although I will not be able to attend the services, let it be known that my love and heart is with you. May the family be strong and stick together in this time of loss. God Bless you all.



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