Bertha Merriman, age 79, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Hospital.

Ms. Merriman was a member of Faith Chapel Church and a homemaker.

She was born August 3, 1945, to her late mother, Myrtle Wilson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Merriman.

She is survived by sister, Bennie Lou (Hugh Riley) Turner of Smithville; niece, Meredith (Allan) Hale of Smithville; nephew, Jim Bob (Conethia) Turner of Baxter; great niece and nephews, Treyton, Aizley, Colton.

Graveside service and interment were held Friday December 13, 2024, Banks Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.