Vera Benson Merrill Obituary
The memory of Vera Benson Merrill (North Augusta, South Carolina), born in Ocilla, Georgia, who passed away on June 11, 2024 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Moses Hill Benson and Rosalee Padgett Benson; her husband Paul Franklin Merrill of Newberry, SC.; her brother Cecil Benson; her nephew David; and her grandson Zach Mullan.
She is survived by: her children, Robert K. Merrill of Belvedere, SC, Trish Mullan (Jimmy) of Belvedere, SC, Linda Smith of Beech Island, SC and Teresa Billingsley of Bloomington, IN; her great grandchildren, Heather Merrill Powers (Brent) of Columbia, SC, Jennifer (Smith), Rogers (Bill) of Warrenville, SC, Daniel Smith of Beech Island, SC, Jessica Mullan Pierce (Josh) of North Augusta, SC, Robert Merrill Jr. (LuLu) of Rock Hill, SC, William Merrill of Rock Hill, SC, Cody Billingsley of Seattle, WA, Savannah Billingsley Curry (Joseph) of Bloomington, IN and Lizzie Billingsley of Bloomington, IN; her nephews, Edwin and Tommy Benson (Teresa); and also, Emma Grace, Bryce, Molly Powers, Hayden, Chase, Liam Rogers, Preston Smith, Olivia, Norah Pierce, Robert Merrill III, Timmy and Eliana Merrill.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Vera's memory may be made to the Connie Maxwell Children's Home (https://conniemaxwell.com), 810 Maxwell Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646, or to Bel-Ridge Baptist Church, 108 Monterey Avenue, Belvedere, SC 29841.
