Leona Merriman Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leona Merriman (Fisk, Missouri), born in Morehouse, Missouri, who passed away on November 20, 2019 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, William Hughes and Rhoda Hughes; her brother Joe Hughes (Lou) of Morehouse; and her son Edward. She is survived by : her friend Irma Jennings; her former life partner Howard Hensley; her spouse Jesse Merriman; her children, Hassel Hensley (Paula) of Poplar Bluff, Basil Hensley (Connie) of Ellsinore and Juanita Merriman (Layman) of Poplar Bluff; and her stepchildren, Gene Merriman (Jackie) of Poplar Bluff and Elaine Cox of Springfield, MO..