Mernie D. “Bennett” VanMeter's obituary , Passed away on October 1, 2024 in Petersburg, West Virginia

Mernie D. “Bennett” VanMeter

March 12, 1933 - October 1, 2024 (91 years old)

Petersburg, West Virginia

Mernie D. “Bennett” VanMeter's obituary , Passed away on October 1, 2024 in Petersburg, West Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaeffer Funeral Home Inc

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Mernie D. “Bennett” VanMeter

March 12, 1933 - October 1, 2024 (91 years old)

Petersburg, West Virginia

Mernie D. VanMeter Obituary

We bid farewell to Mernie D. VanMeter of Petersburg, West Virginia, born in Cabins, West Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 1, 2024 at the age of 91. Mernie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Dale Bennett and Elva Bennett (Turner); her husband Clinton E. VanMeter; her son Ralph VanMeter; her close friend Jesse W. Kuykendall; her brothers, Otis Bennett, Austin Bennett and David "Bull" Bennett; and her son-in-law Derwin "Bim" Kimble.

She is survived by: her daughters, Mernie "Liz" Kimble of Petersburg, WV and Barbara VanMeter of Petersburg, WV; her nieces, Gladys Hedrick and Jenny Dayton; her nephew Jim Bennett; and her caregiver Patsy Yokum.

Memorials may be made to the VanMeter family, 54 Burgess Hollow Road, Petersburg, WV 26847.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaeffer Funeral Home Inc



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