It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merced Cortez Gary (Cahokia, Illinois), who passed away on September 13, 2020, at the age of 29, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Merced Cortez Gary or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Ardell Lott and Robert Lott Sr. Merced. He is survived by: his mother Renee Gary; his children, Merced Gary, Jr. and Margon Gary; his fiancée Jessica Edwards; his siblings, Quawana Gary, Jayvona Smith (Isaac Smith), Ellisha Gary, Rosalind Gary, Demond Gary, Christopher Watson and Mahlik Gary; his aunt Rosalind Gary; his uncles, Rodney Gary, Robbie Gary, Ricky Lott and Robert Lott Jr.; his great-uncles, Lawrence Gary and Elijah Lott; his godmother Brenda Mason; his mother-in-law Yolanda Edwards; and his stepfather James Johnson, Sr.. He is also survived by step-sisters, step-brothers, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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April 14, 2022

Jayvona Smith lit a candle

“Bro not one day that go by and I don’t miss u..u meant everything to me..was there since u came home from the hospital and been a headache every since..if only I can get that back to see yo face again to hear that loud ass laugh lol miss you bro so damn much…I know not to question god plan I just wished I had more time to be your sister u meant everything to me bro and it feel so damn weird that u not here with us…your name will always remain running outta our mouths..love you bro and miss u ❤️❤️❤️”

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Sep 26

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Smyrna Pentecostal Church
2300 Jerome Ln, Cahokia, IL 62206

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Sep 26

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Smyrna Pentecostal Church
2300 Jerome Ln, Cahokia, IL 62206

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Sep 26

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Cemetery Road Millstadt
3230 Cemetery Rd, Millstadt, IL 62201

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