Obituary of Mary Anne Merriman

Mary Ann Peavler Sharpe Merriman, 85, died peacefully, Sunday, February 14, 2016. Born June 16, 1930, in Jefferson County, she was the daughter of the late Byron B. and Laura Houchins Peavler. She was a 1948 graduate of Harrodsburg High School, and was a longtime member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church. Mary Anne enjoyed playing scrabble, golf, bowling, being on the water, bird watching, painting crafts and basket making. Survivors include three daughters: Anne (Butch) Ledford of Cape Coral, FL, Laurie Sharpe (Ellis Howard) of Nicholasville, KY and Margaret (Tom) Collins of Independence, KY; two brothers: Morris "Woodie" Peavler of Boca Grande, FL and Hugh Peavler of Richmond, KY; she also has seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is preceded in death by a son: Martin Sharpe, sister: Eva Fisher and a brother: Bush Peavler. Visitation will start 1 pm Wednesday; February 17, 2016 and lead to the Funeral service at 3 pm Wednesday; at Ransdell Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg. Memorial donations are suggested to: Hospice of Bluegrass, Northern Kentucky, 2388 Turfway Rd., Suite 202, Florence, KY 41042.