Lois Ann Merritt Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 3, 2018, at the age of 77, Lois Ann Merritt (Florence, South Carolina) passed away. 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 Lois Ann Merritt to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her aunts, Ella Mae Bragg and Naomi "Dee" Clark; her uncle James Merritt; and her cousin Jackie Adams. She is survived by: her parents, Bert Wright, Sr. and Helen Merritt Cain of Florence, SC; her adoptive son Derek Cain (Felecia); her sisters, Geneva Smith (Willie), Ramon Cain (Glendell), Monica Cain, Ann Abraham, Larry, Mike, Leon, Bertie Jones, Judy Anderson of Florence, SC and Mary Smith of Florence, SC; her aunts, Katie Wright Bethea, Dora Lyde, Amy McClary, Mamie Sunder, Lula Lowery, Linda Williams and Janice Williams; and her close friends, Lois Gurley-Thompson, LaWayne O'Kelly, Katherine Bates, Lura Wims and Naomi Gragley. She is also survived by one great nephew; and a host of grand nieces, other relatives and friends.