Tonoticha Batiste-Merrill Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Tonoticha Batiste-Merrill of Geismar, Louisiana, who passed away on January 5, 2022 at the age of 46. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Tonoticha Batiste-Merrill to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Morris Sr. Batiste and Lilly Darville Batiste; and her siblings, Morris Batiste, Jr. and Shirley Hilliard. She is survived by: her husband Sheldon Merrill, Sr.; her children, Tia Lillian, Toneja Shatia of Geismar, LA. and Sheldon Merrill, Jr. (Ashley) of Baton Rouge, LA; her stepdaughters, Sheldonique Merrill of South Haven, MS and Jaylane Morgan of Meadville, MS; her grandchildren, Cortland and Elija Merrill; and her parents-in-law, Bobbie Jean Merrill of Greenville, MS and James Merrill of Gonzales, LA. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.