Bernice Merritt Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bernice Merritt of Chincoteague Island, Virginia, who passed away on July 20, 2024, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Bernice had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Bernice may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Kenneth Golway Jr. and Ruth Golway; and her sister Linda Riley. She is survived by: her husband Eugene Merritt Jr. of Chincoteague Island, VA; her children, Sheila Conner and Eugene Merritt III; her grandchildren, Elissa Moser (Brandon) and Bradley Conner; her brother Kenneth Golway; and her great grandchild Finn Moser. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In Lieu of Flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the National Kidney Foundation https://support.kidney.org and or the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company P.O. Box 691 Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 https://cvfc3.com.